course completion rate benchmarks MOOCs
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ChatGPT
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SUMMARY
Provides an educational overview of MOOC completion rates, citing average rates of 5-15% with specific examples like a 6.8% average from 29 MOOCs. Begins to explore factors affecting completion rates, particularly learner intentions, with reference to HarvardX course data showing 22% completion among motivated students.
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Perplexity
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SUMMARY
Delivers a detailed analytical breakdown of MOOC completion benchmarks, emphasizing the 5-15% range with median rates of 6.5-12.6%. Provides comprehensive research citations including specific studies from 2014 and 2015, covering completion rate variations from 0.7% to 52.1% and identifying key influencing factors like course length and assessment types.
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Google AIO
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SUMMARY
Offers a concise but comprehensive summary of MOOC completion benchmarks, highlighting the typical 5-15% range with 12.6% average. Distinguishes between free and paid MOOCs, noting significantly higher completion rates (55.4%) for paid courses, and mentions various factors affecting completion without detailed elaboration.
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Strategic Insights & Recommendations
Dominant Brand
Coursera and edX are mentioned as the primary MOOC platforms, with Perplexity providing the most balanced coverage of both platforms.
Platform Gap
Perplexity provides the most research-heavy analytical approach with specific citations, while ChatGPT focuses on educational context and Google AIO emphasizes the paid vs. free course distinction.
Link Opportunity
All platforms provide substantial linking opportunities with ChatGPT offering 5 links, Google AIO 8 links, and Perplexity 9 links to authoritative sources.
Key Takeaways for This Prompt
MOOC completion rates consistently benchmark between 5-15% across all platforms, providing reliable industry standards.
Paid MOOCs significantly outperform free courses with completion rates reaching 55.4% versus the typical low teens.
Course design factors like length and assessment type substantially impact completion rates beyond the baseline benchmarks.
Research data spans from comprehensive studies covering hundreds of MOOCs, providing robust statistical foundations for benchmarking.
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