Five Important Findings From a Study on Moocs

Five Important Findings From A Study On

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People Are Taking Sides

Some swear by the use of technology to make higher

education accessible to everyone

Others point to the fact that they have done little to effect

change

Just Over Half Of Participants Took Classes To Earn A Certificate.

Most students signed up with the intention of receiving something

to show for their efforts after completion. However, over 40%

took classes simply to learn.

Over A Third Of Participants Were Teachers.

It seems educators appreciate education.

Most of them studied a subject other than the

one they teach

Computer Science Has By Far The Highest Completion Rate

No surprise here. Technologists the first to

adopt new technology

Paying Money Results In Much Higher

Completion Rates

This is important data to improve the low

completion rates for MOOCs in the future.

Just over half of participants took classes to earn a certificate. !

Participation decreased while signups increased !

Over a third of pariticipants were teachers. !

Computer Science has by far the highest completion rate !

Paying money results in much higher completion rates !

MOOCs aren't reaching those that may benefit the most !

Most already have college degrees !

Moocs Aren't Reaching Those That May Benefit The Most

The vast majority of students already have

degrees.