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Five Important Findings From A Study On
s
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.