For those who don't know, MOOC's are Massive Open Online Courses. I see some benefits and drawbacks to these types of courses.
Pros:
Cons:
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Pros:
- Anyone can access them
- People can explore new interests
- Able to work at your own pace
- Often offered free of charge
Cons:
- We don't know the credentials of the person teaching
- Student motivation can be a problem because there's no credit or grades attached
- No credential given after completion so hard to include on resume
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