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The advantages and disadvantages of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).

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Massive open online
courses
 (
MOOCs
) are free web-based distance learning programs which provide
high quality
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 content from some of the world’s best universities for free to anyone with a computer and an Internet connection. There are many popular platforms
such
 as Coursera, EdX, Alison and Great learning, which deliver free and paid
courses
. All these programs have benefits and drawbacks. The major advantage of these educational sites is that they are accessible to everyone who can't attend traditional classes owing to limitations with their time, place of living or finances.
Furthermore
, learners could browse through the curricula and choose the course in case they are not oriented on what to study. These educational programs deliver certified
courses
 from professors working in the best-known schools. Another benefit of
MOOCs
 is the possibility to use the resources
such
 as libraries, open textbooks, and lessons for free. They offer traditional course materials
such
 as previously recorded lectures and readings, as well as interactive user forums to support interactions among students and lecturers. What is more, the materials are available and at your disposal during the period of the course.
On the other hand
, these web-based platforms have some negative aspects.
Firstly
, they cannot ensure personalized and extra attention from a tutor. Some of the students need to be guided and supported during their learning to achieve certain progress.
In addition
,
MOOCs
 are limited.
Although
 they are web-based, learners with disabilities and poor internet connections are not able to attend online
courses
. In conclusion, it seems that
MOOCs
 have as many benefits as drawbacks. In my opinion, their customers increase in number due to the globalization and digital revolution in higher education.
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