MOOC = Massively Open Online Course, ". . . a model of educational delivery that is, to varying degrees, massive, with theoretically no limit to enrollment; open, allowing anyone to participate, usually at no cost; online, with learning activities typically taking place over the web; and a course, structured around a set of learning goals in a defined area of study."
The above is from a new issue in the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative's very useful "7 Things You Should Know About. . ." -- "7 Things You Should Know About MOOCs II."
The 7 Things You Should Know About... series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides concise information on emerging learning technologies. Each brief focuses on a single technology and describes what it is, where it is going, and why it matters to teaching and learning. Use these briefs for a no-jargon, quick overview of a topic and share them with time-pressed colleagues.
What are the seven things about MOOCs?