MOOCs and conventional courses – UGC NET Question

Statements B and D are the wrong statements about MOOCs. Statement A is correct because MOOCs by design can enrol thousands of learners from different regions. Statement C is also correct, as many institutions integrate MOOCs into blended formats with classroom engagement. Statement B is wrong since completion rates in MOOCs are often much lower than 100 percent. Statement D is wrong because many MOOCs include assessments and offer certificates or credits under specified conditions. Therefore, B and D together are the wrong statements.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists only B as wrong and ignores D. While B exaggerates completion, D wrongly denies the existence of assessment and certification in MOOCs, so both should be recognised as incorrect.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it isolates D as the only wrong statement and overlooks B’s unrealistic claim about completion rates. This partial recognition makes the option invalid.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it groups A, B and D as wrong, implying that MOOCs cannot reach large audiences, which contradicts their defining characteristic. Including A as wrong undermines the basic understanding of MOOCs.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it identifies the two statements that misrepresent empirical realities of MOOCs. It preserves A and C, which correctly describe reach and blended use, while rejecting claims about guaranteed completion and absence of assessment.