lesson 2

Massive Open Online Course

A Massive Open Online Course or MOOC

is an interactive model for delivering content to interested users online. To enroll in a _, you must first register before joining a class.

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note. Most MOOCs are free, while others charge a fee. You can scroll through different topics ranging from areas of personal interest to several disciplines such as engineering, languages, mathematics, business management, and computer science, among others.

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• there can be as many as 10,000 students in a MOOC class

• anyone can register for one of these courses

• students take MOOC classes online over the internet

• a MOOC class is similar to an online college class

• Higher Education

• Workplace Connection

• Lifelong Learning

Purpose of MOOCs

1. Scalability

2. Optimal Resource Utilization

3. Self-Paced

4. Removal of other constraints

Advantages of MOOCs in Education

scalability

what MOOC advantage?

Usually, a single classroom accepts a maximum of 45 students in one class. However, one of the_ advantages of MOOCs in education is that if a teacher or instructor uses a MOOC, they can allow a larger number of students to join the class, including those who are not enrolled in schools yet. It may also be available to the public as long as they sign up accordingly.

Optimal Resource Utilization

what MOOC advantage?

Instructors or professors in MOOC classes may be renowned individuals who do not usually teach in universities.

Optimal Resource Utilization

what MOOC advantage?

MOOC participants have the opportunity to be taught by famous personalities and respected educators.

Self-Paced

what MOOC advantage?

Learning in the MOOCs depends on the learner’s response, not all students learn the same way at the same time. However, there are other MOOCs that are also instructor-paced which means courses run through a specified schedule.

Removal of other Constraints

what MOOC advantage?

Some people cannot go to learning institutions because of their busy work schedules, so they opt to join MOOCs.

Removal of other Constraints

what MOOC advantage?

Some cannot afford the hefty tuition fees offered by universities for continuing professional development, so enrolling in a MOOC is the more affordable alternative.

Removal of other Constraints

what MOOC advantage?

It offers an opportunity to link or connect with other instructors and learners around the globe to share ideas and resources.