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Why “complete” a MOOC though? Most MOOCs still have the same BS hoop jumping requirements as real courses alongside the meat of the course, but unlike real worl
by porknubbins 7y ago
Why “complete” a MOOC though? Most MOOCs still have the same BS hoop jumping requirements as real courses alongside the meat of the course, but unlike real world courses theres no degree at the end. As a self learner I ruthlessly apply the 80/20 principle to maximize useful learning and move on. I’ve only completed a few that are mercifully all autograder based.
- riffraff 7y agoI loved the "achievement unlocked" feeling of completing online courses and getting a pdf saying "you did it!", so I tried to complete the classes for that (such a PDF has no real value, especially since I did classes on random topics I like, not job related). I can see why Coursera/edx etc stopped giving out these certificates if you don't pay for them, but it has caused me to basically stop completing free online classes.