On average, I would say my retention is slightly less than traditional methods and this is probably due to be the amount of time spent doing exercises. MOOC’s are generally completed faster, and the number of required exercises/quizzes you do is overall less than a traditional course.
Even with traditional courses, if I want to be able to do the stuff I’ve learned after it is over (and not just get the piece of paper), I work out a way to apply the learning in real life, such as a small programming project, or spend 10 minutes a day doing practicing maths. It is only after doing that that I considered I have nailed a topic.
On average, I would say my retention is slightly less than traditional methods and this is probably due to be the amount of time spent doing exercises. MOOC’s are generally completed faster, and the number of required exercises/quizzes you do is overall less than a traditional course.
Even with traditional courses, if I want to be able to do the stuff I’ve learned after it is over (and not just get the piece of paper), I work out a way to apply the learning in real life, such as a small programming project, or spend 10 minutes a day doing practicing maths. It is only after doing that that I considered I have nailed a topic.