The author seems to have completely overlooked that a "young white American man with a bachelor’s degree and a full-time job" can generally afford more time for continued education than those who may benefit most from MOOCs. Also, those without personal experience may not fully grasp how mentally exhausting poverty with no fallback options can be. MOOCs alone probably won't maximize the positive effects of high quality, affordable, and easily accessible education. However, they are an extremely important first step so that other disruptions can help those who need MOOCs take advantage of them.
Advancements in AI and automation are going to replace a lot more jobs, and MOOCs are a great way to quickly/affordably retrain for a new profession. The end goal of my current project is to reach a point where we can actually pay people a livable wage to educate themselves with MOOCs as they pursue their desired professions. MOOCs have already been incredibly helpful for me personally, and I believe that they'll be considered one of the most important innovations in the future.
Advancements in AI and automation are going to replace a lot more jobs, and MOOCs are a great way to quickly/affordably retrain for a new profession. The end goal of my current project is to reach a point where we can actually pay people a livable wage to educate themselves with MOOCs as they pursue their desired professions. MOOCs have already been incredibly helpful for me personally, and I believe that they'll be considered one of the most important innovations in the future.