UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

A massive open online course is defined by its openness, large enrolment potential and online delivery. Learners can typically join from anywhere with internet access, often without strict entry requirements. Platforms such as SWAYAM, Coursera and edX popularise this model. Therefore the description in the stem clearly points to a MOOC.

Option A:
Option A, flipped classroom, refers to an instructional strategy where content delivery is moved outside class time and active learning occurs during contact hours. It may use online resources but is not inherently massive or open.

Option B:
Option B, modular open study plan, is not a standard technical term in ICT for education and does not capture the specific features of large-scale open online courses. It is a distractor phrase.

Option C:
Option C, blended learning cycle, suggests a mix of online and face-to-face components but does not indicate open access or very large enrolments. It is conceptually different from MOOCs.

Option D:
Option D is correct because "massive" refers to the large number of participants, "open" to flexible access and licensing, and "online course" to internet-based delivery, all of which are highlighted in the question.