History of Online Education Initiatives

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Which university launched three courses in 2011, with the first one focusing on artificial intelligence?

Stanford University

In 2013, which organization partnered with Google to develop MOOC.ORG, a platform for non-XConsortium groups to host courses?

edX

Which country did Physiopedia run their first MOOC professional ethics course in 2013?

UK

Which platform began producing MOOCs in 2012, offering more than 1000 courses mainly focusing on technology and digital skills?

Open Classrooms Signup and view all the answers

According to bestcolleges.com, which platform is ranked as the top MOOC platform for online courses?

Canvas Network Signup and view all the answers

Name one of the top 10 MOOC platforms listed by bestcolleges.com.

Udacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of public opinion?

Ideas and attitudes shared by a significant amount of people Signup and view all the answers

How does familial influence impact public opinion?

We mimic what we see and hear in the home, looking up to our parents. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of schools in shaping public opinion?

Schools teach about government, history, and patriotism in a regimented way. Signup and view all the answers

How does peer influence affect public opinion?

Peers influence how we dress, what music we listen to, and our sense of belonging. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the influence of religion on public opinion.

Religion helps establish values, find commonality, and shape moral beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of a far-right reactionary public opinion?

Favors extreme change to restore society to a more conservative state. Signup and view all the answers

What does MOOC stand for and what is the main characteristic of MOOC courses?

MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course. The main characteristic is that they are aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'MOOC' and in what year?

Dave Cormier coined the term 'MOOC' in 2008. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Massive' in MOOC?

The term 'Massive' in MOOC refers to the large number of students that can participate in an online course. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Open' signify in the context of MOOCs?

'Open' in MOOCs means that the courses are available for anyone around the world at no cost, as long as they have an internet connection. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the resources and methods used in MOOCs for learning?

MOOCs use videos, articles, games, social learning, quizzes, assignments, and other proprietary methods for learning. Signup and view all the answers

How have MOOCs evolved from the early forms of e-learning and distance education?

MOOCs have emerged from the Open Educational Resources (OER) movement, offering open curriculum, learning resources, and assessment. Signup and view all the answers