Do you think that MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) can effectively replace a traditional in-person learning experience for someone who cannot afford the costs of attending university? ——— Yes. If lectures are suplamented by video (livefeeds) and your online professor is willing to video conference. I used to use WebEx with a few of mine whenever I had questions about anything. It'll probably be harder for more hands on learners trying to pick up a trade though.