The document discusses the differences between cMOOCs and xMOOCs, highlighting aspects such as learner-defined goals versus predefined goals by instructors, interactivity levels, and assessment approaches. It emphasizes a collaborative and open educational model in cMOOCs compared to the more structured and traditional approach of xMOOCs. Additionally, it notes the support from the European Commission for the project and clarifies the authorship of the content.

1. C M O O C
X M O O C
Collaborative work
Peer assessment
Traditional model
Learners define their
own goals
Goals are defined by
the Course Designer
V E R S U S
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
A CMOOC AND A XMOOC ?
HERE ARE SOME HINTS
Often transdiciplinary
Open to exploration
One discipline or set
of topics
Marco Bertolini for MOOC Dys
Badges
Self-assessment
Collaborative model
Recorded courses
Assessments
Open Resources
Created by Learners
Creative Commons
Open Goals Predefined Goals
Created or bought by
Professors/Organisers
Extended Domain Focused domain
Limited Interactivity
No Certification Certification
Full Interactivity
Learning together
Co-creation of contents
and knowledge
Access to the course
Forum, discussion
Download of resources
Connectivist Pedagogy Traditional Pedagogy
Peer training
Each Participant a
potential teacher
Professor is an
Authority
Top Down information
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and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which
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