A course of study made available over the internet without charge to a very large number of people.
‘anyone who decides to take a MOOC simply logs on to the website and signs up’
‘The leaders of the MOOC revolution have been the likes of Harvard, MIT, Stanford and Princeton.’
‘Werbach, a legal studies and business ethics professor, is teaching a MOOC this summer.’
‘From the beginning, MOOC providers have struggled with the issue of cheating.’
‘At some point, colleges are expected to use the evolving and dynamic MOOC market to make money.’
‘Much of that line of criticism about MOOCs comes from professors at traditional institutions who continue to teach large lecture classes themselves.’
‘My son is taking MOOC classes now and loves them.’
‘Some universities already are incorporating MOOCs into their programs.’
‘MOOCs can educate people far afield from the professor's campus and be a boon to people who don't care about a formal degree.’
‘In a free market system, learners are able to choose whether MOOCs are appropriate for their goals.’
‘It is equally undeniable that online education, especially in the form of MOOCs, can present job seekers with real opportunities to improve their marketable skills.’
‘I have participated in about six MOOCs over the past three years.’
‘The Chronicle surveyed 103 professors who have taught or are currently teaching a MOOC.’
Origin
Early 21st century from massive open online course, probably influenced by MMOG and MMORPG.
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