MOOC

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Hi! Today I want to speak about MOOCs. First of all, we should get the idea what is MOOC in general.

A massive open online course (MOOC) is a free web-based distance learning program that is designed for large numbers of geographically dispersed students.



MOOCs are online courses that a student accesses through the internet. Typically, these courses consist of traditional class materials made accessible online, which may include the following: 

·                  filmed or recorded video lectures;

·                  readings;

·                  problem sets;

·                  online quizzes and examinations;

·                  interactive learning modules; and

·                  interaction with other students via forums.


Typically, each MOOC will include a course provider and a course platform. A course provider is often a university, which supplies the course materials and instructors. The platform -- such as EdX, Canvas, Coursera or Udacity -- provides the technological infrastructure for course modules, user access and other learning resources.


These are an examples of the most popular MOOC platforms:

CANVAS.NET

Canvas is a web-based learning management system, or LMS. It is used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement.

COURSERA.ORG

Every course on Coursera is taught by top instructors from world-class universities and companies, so you can learn something new anytime, anywhere. Hundreds of free courses give you access to on-demand video lectures, homework exercises, and community discussion forums. Paid courses provide additional quizzes and projects as well as a shareable Course Certificate upon completion.

EDX.ORG

People all over the world can join this platform. Whether you are interested in computer science, languages, engineering, psychology, writing, electronics, biology, or marketing, so you can decide what course do you want to have. EdX professional education courses are designed to provide working professionals the ability to advance their skill-sets and careers and enhance their resumes without disrupting their busy schedules.

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