MOOCs challenges and quality – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D correctly reflect documented challenges and learner requirements in many MOOCs, while statement C is unrealistic. Many MOOCs experience high dropout rates, limited individual interaction and a need for students to be self-motivated and self-regulated. Personalised mentoring for every learner is rarely feasible in large-scale open courses, so C must be excluded. Therefore the correct combination consists of A, B and D only.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes only A and B as correct, omitting D. Self-regulation and motivation are central to learner success in MOOCs, and excluding D underestimates the learner’s role.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it lists B and D only and leaves out A. High dropout rates are a well-known issue with MOOCs, and ignoring this factor weakens the description of challenges.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it recognises high dropout, interaction limits and the need for learner self-regulation as valid statements. It rejects C, which over-promises personalised support that is rarely possible at massive scale.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it treats all four statements as correct and accepts C. Since C contradicts typical MOOC experience and capacity constraints, this combination cannot be accepted.