As described in the Lange’s article, humanist education is built on two major principles. Firstly, humanist aim to develop self-actualization for every student. Some may argue that this is too optimistic due to the large scale of MOOCs. However, it is possible that students are pursuing knowledge as a way to develop their potential on their own journey of self-actualization- another aim of adult education as described by Darkenwald and Merriam. Second, “student-centred teaching is founded on respect and the idea that a teacher only facilitates, not dictates, learning” (Lange, 2006, p. 100).…