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Just asking for a few pennies to take part would up the completion rate and reduce the frivolous sign ups.
by webhat 12y ago
Just asking for a few pennies to take part would up the completion rate and reduce the frivolous sign ups.
- pnt12 12y agoI feel that would be really unnecessary and possibly harmful to the MOOCs themselves. 1 - Sign ups alone require nearly no resources from the provider. 2 - Attendance and therefore popularity could be much lower. While that could be a good thing (less people and more money -> more support to each student), it would probably never be enough to cover a course's cost. In the end, people are learning. I haven't completed any course yet (attended about 4, attending one now), but I'm thankful for them and I don't think the resources I used harmed the MOOCs.
- webhat 12y agoThe pennies are obviously not to cover the cost of the MOOC. It the sunk-cost effect, people are more likely to use or complete something they pay for.
- HolyHaddock 12y agoNot for pennies. People whoe aren't willing to exercise regularly to make use of hundred pound gym subscriptions are unlikely to finish a MOOC because of a few pennies.