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Download Solution PDFWhat is the full form of MOOC?
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Download Solution PDFThere are various educational initiatives launched by MHRD and the Government of India on the radio as well as television to enhance the overall quality of education. One of them is MOOC.
MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses):
- The word “massive” here means that there is no limit on the number of learners who can enroll in the course.
- The word “open” means that there are no mandatory requirements for the learner to enroll in this course. These courses are fully online and delivered through the internet.
- MOOC involves the use of ICT to make education accessible to students located in remote areas or who are unable to reach conventional classrooms.
- These courses are highly multimedia enriched interactive online courses that offer a unique opportunity to the learners to learn these courses as per their convenience.
- The basic philosophy of MOOCs is 3A’s i.e., Anytime, Anyone, Anywhere.
- All MOOCs of the various types developed under the aegis of MHRD by the various National Coordinators (UGC, CEC, IGNOU, NPTEL, etc.) shall be hosted on the web platform called “SWAYAM”.
Thus, the full form of MOOC is Massive Open Online Courses.
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