Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are

AA flexible and open form of self-directed, online learning designed for mass participation ✓ Correct

BA flexible and open form of teacher-directed, online learning designed for mass participation

CA flexible and open form of self-directed, offline learning designed for mass participation

DA flexible and open form of teacher-directed, offline learning designed for mass participation

Correct answer: (A) A flexible and open form of self-directed, online learning designed for mass participation

Explanation

MOOCs are a flexible, open form of self-directed online learning built for mass participation.

Teacher-directed online (B) misstates them; learners drive their own pace.

Self-directed offline (C) fails because MOOCs are delivered online.

Teacher-directed offline (D) is wrong on both counts.

The term MOOC was coined in 2008 by Dave Cormier for a course by George Siemens and Stephen Downes.

Major platforms include Coursera, edX and India's SWAYAM.

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