Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

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Definition and meaning

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are large-scale online courses accessible to anyone with an internet connection, often free of charge. MOOCs are delivered through platforms such as Coursera, edX, or Udemy and can attract thousands of learners simultaneously. They typically combine video lectures, readings, quizzes, and discussion forums. MOOCs have democratized access to university-level education and professional skill development worldwide.

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E-Lecture

An e-lecture is a recorded or live-streamed lecture delivered digitally, typically as video content that learners can watch on any device. E-lectures replicate the structure of traditional academic lectures but remove geographic and scheduling constraints. They are common in university distance learning programs, corporate training platforms, and MOOCs. E-lectures are often paired with supplementary materials, quizzes, or discussion forums to maintain engagement and assess comprehension.

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Screen presentation

A screen presentation refers to a presentation delivered entirely via a computer or device screen, without a physical projection setup. It is common in video calls, webinars, and remote meetings where the presenter shares their screen with participants. Screen presentations place greater emphasis on slide clarity, font size, and content structure, since the audience views content on varying screen sizes. They are increasingly the dominant format as remote and hybrid work has grown.

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Diagonal Communication

Diagonal communication means that the employees of a company communicate with each other regardless of their function and their level in the organisational hierarchy and regardless of their department within the company.

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Notes Page view

The Notes Page view in PowerPoint shows a smaller version of the slide with a small area for notes underneath. In the presentation every slide has it's own space for notes. During the presentation the notes do not appear on screen. They are just visible in the presentation mode.

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