Question- How are MOOCs different from formal online courses?

Ans.

There are striking points of differences between MOOCs and formal online courses. The criterion is mentioned before buying bringing out the difference between the two :

Criterion : Cost to user.
Online courses : Charge fees.
MOOCs : Charge no fees, cost to user includes possibly certificates and/or support.

Criterion : Entrance requirements.
Online courses : Entrance is required for the conventional courses.
MOOCs : No entrance examination required.

Criterion : Scale.
Online courses : Limited capped by resources available for support and assessment.
MOOCs : Thousands savings due to limited lecture support.

Criterion : Lecturers role.
Online courses : Responsible for curriculum alignment, quality assurance (QA) and support.
MOOCs : Flexible with regards to the curriculum limited individual support.

Criterion : Copyright.
Online courses : Largely proprietary, some open.
MOOCs : Content may be proprietary or open. User generated content often ©MOOC provider.

Criterion : Providers.
Online courses : Distance education providers.
MOOCs : Traditional residential research universities part need with private companies.

Criterion : Analytics.
Online courses : Not usually.
MOOCs : It is there. One of the promises delivered.

Criterion : Certification.
Online courses : Conventional.
MOOCs : Non-conventional

Criterion : Quality Assurance.
Online courses : Aligned with the usual formal courses QA processes.
MOOCs : It is as per non-formal offerings.

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