Learning From MOOCs

                                                            MOOCs have open scrutiny from several different aspects including design, delivery, and outcomes from other colleges, business, and individuals. MOOCs fit in the general higher education landscape MOOCs are massive, open, online courses used to grant open access to the public for little or no cost. MOOCs are used by students and professionals to gain knowledge about their professions. Some count for credit in classes, professional development points, or for general knowledge and growth.  “ For those who are driven and can self-motivate, they can be an excellent way to refresh knowledge, learn new skills, or to simpl y engage in a topic of interest on a nearly limitless array of topics” (Learning Technologies, 2015).                         MOOCs should not be used for credit based courses, because 95 percent of the students that signed up for a class did not complete the course (Haber, 2014). In the general higher educatio