This document discusses the history of distance education and the rise of MOOCs. It describes the three main forms of distance learning: correspondence study, multimedia learning, and computer-mediated learning. It then explains the differences between c-MOOCs and x-MOOCs. C-MOOCs are based on connectivism and connective knowledge, using digital platforms for networking. X-MOOCs are typically offered by universities in partnership with non-profits, relying on expert recorded content. The document concludes by stating that while MOOCs have received attention, there are still issues to work through regarding their use.

1. MOOCs Interpretation
DJ LUDICK
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2. . A brief history of distance education and explain much about the
sudden popularity of MOOCs .
The evolution of technology and new learning experience has
always been closely related . As distance education specialists
confirmed , the field of distance learning has three main families
:
correspondence study
multimedia
Computer - mediated
Exponential The first of these distance learning models in Europe
and the United States after the Industrial Revolution , especially
since a more qualified workforce is needed for the factories . In
addition, postal services still faster , cheaper and more reliable .
For example , in the 19th century , students from Australia was
already able to take correspondence courses from prestigious
universities such as the London School of Economics , one of the
first in the UK distance learning to offer. .

3.  C-Moocs
 'C' stands for Connectivist Connectivism and
Connective Knowledge was over - and based on -
the learning theory of connectivism, developed
by one of the instructors, George Siemens. His
theory is based on the idea that learning takes
place within a network, in which learners use
digital platforms such as blogs, wikis, social
media platforms connections from the content,
learning communities and other learners create
knowledge and build.

4.  X-MOOCs
 X-MOOCs appeared developed from the idea of
OpenCourseWare and Open Educational Resources.Teh "X"
in X-Mooc not stand for anything specific. But X-MOOCs is
typically offered by a university in partnership with a
nonprofit organization. While EDX and MITx an "X" in the
title, this is not the only organizations that X-MOOCs. I
sometimes think of the "X" stands for "expert" because
most of these MOOCs by relying on experts recorded at
renowned universities learned, but that designation is
widely recognized and mines. MOOCs news and
commentary provides a good overview of what the
difference is, and that can make a difference for a
student. While MOOCs enjoyed a lot of attention, there
are many issues to be worked through as well. The
diagram below provides some details about the issues and
challenges

6.  I would like to learn more about MOOCs
related to technology and the improvement
and use of technology in the classroom to
improve my teaching.
 I want more examples in my lessons and
more use of technology to improve the
learners understanding of technology

7.  I would like to learn more about MOOCs
related to technology and the improvement
and use of technology in the classroom to
improve my teaching.
 I want more examples in my lessons and
more use of technology to improve the
learners understanding of technology