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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MOOC courses are designed to come to a conclusion, usually after 4 – 12 weeks.
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In what way is a MOOC open?
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It’s open in the sense of being no-cost, and it’s open in the sense of having no application requirements. All you need is a username and password.
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In what way is a MOOC massive?
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Some MOOCs have a few hundred students and a few have had more than 100,000 students.
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Most MOOCs are offered by college professors on subjects that are usually covered in college classrooms and with a workload and schedule resembling a college semester.
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find more than video lectures
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discussion forums, quizzes, peer grading exercises, exams and readings to guide you through the content.
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Udacity, for example, you can start a class anytime you like and complete every task or exam at your own pace.
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most assignments and exams have a deadline.
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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.
