The influence of modern technology is gaining more thrust in Korea University (KU). One of the Electrical Engineering major courses, Mobile Communication Engineering, will be offered to students as the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) this semester. The class will start on March 2 and students may make their final decisions to take the course between March 4 and March 9. 

Since lectures, discussions, and assignments will be given or done online, the MOOCs do not have designated classrooms. Students will however, have to take their tests offline to earn their credits. 

All lectures will be uploaded on Blackboard, and registered students will be able to listen to the lectures wherever and whenever they have internet connections. 

All registered students will have to take the lectures through the Blackboard system only, or else their credits will not be recognized. KU, however, will make classes available to both non-KU and KU students who are blocked by credit restrictions, allowing students to take classes through the Open Education and the official K-MOOC website. 

“The MOOC system allows students to follow lectures at their own pace and increase efficiency in learning,” said Nam Dong Hwi (’15, Statistics), a student who took a MOOC. As Nam wishes, MOOC is hoped to expand for the good of many students. 

▲ MOOC’s promotion photo. Provided by the MOOC website.