What is a Massive Open Online Course Anyway? MN+R Attempts a Definition - moocnewsandre... - 0 views
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In what way is a MOOC a course?
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it has assignments and evaluations built in the way that a college class has assignments and exams.
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Most MOOCs have quizzes along the way and exams at the end, but more subjective assignments, such as written essays or creative projects, are also possible.
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A Massive Open Online Course is basically an online course anyone can take. There are video lectures, assignments, and quizzes. There is no cost, and a MOOC course can have from a few hundred to more than 100,000 students. Lastly, some MOOCs have a start and an end date and others are a work at your own pace.