Do MOOCs Really Work Better With Study Buddies?

[thomasfrank]

Hey everyone, I’m Skyler, 23. I’ve noticed that whenever I try to learn online by myself, I either speed through without retaining much or slowly lose motivation. I keep wondering if pairing up with a study buddy (or a small group) actually makes a real difference in finishing MOOCs and sticking to a schedule.
Has anyone here tried both solo learning and group learning? Did you notice a big shift in how much you learned or how motivated you felt? I’d love to hear some personal stories before I dive into the buddy system myself.

Pips NYT​

 

[Izumii]

Hey everyone, I’m Skyler, 23. I’ve noticed that whenever I try to learn online by myself, I either speed through without retaining much or slowly lose motivation. I keep wondering if pairing up with a study buddy (or a small group) actually makes a real difference in finishing MOOCs and sticking to a schedule.
Has anyone here tried both solo learning and group learning? Did you notice a big shift in how much you learned or how motivated you felt? I’d love to hear some personal stories before I dive into the buddy system myself.

Pips NYT​

It actually works because you stay consistent, even if you are slow-paced, you stay accountable