MOOC
What does MOOC stands for?
Massive Open Online Course
What is the basic unit of written communication?
Text
What do we call the design or style of letters used in text?
Typeface or Font
What design principle means the text fits the audience and purpose?
Appropriateness
This is the integration of text, images, audio, video, and animation in one presentation or platform
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Multimedia
Identify one example of a MOOC platform.
TESDA Online Program, UP Open University, Coursera, edX, Udemy, Khan Academy, or FutureLearn
Identify the type of text that contains clickable links.
Hypertext
Identify the typeface that has small decorative lines at the ends of letters.
Serif
Identify the principle that refers to how close or far elements are from each other.
Proximity
Identify one example of multimedia content.
Video presentation, website, digital advertisement, or educational vlog
What is the main characteristic that makes a MOOC different from a traditional class?
It is open and accessible to anyone online, often free and self-paced
Enumerate the three main types of text in digital media.
1. Plain text/ Unformatted Text
2. Formatted text
3. Hypertext
Enumerate four main classifications of typefaces.
1. Serif
2. Sans Serif
3. Slab Serif
4. Script
Enumerate at least five design principles in text layout and presentation.
1. Appropriateness
2. Proximity
3. Alignment
4. Contrast
5. Repetition
6. Emphasis
7. Organization
Enumerate the five basic elements of multimedia.
1. Text
2. Graphics
3. Audio
4. Video
5. Animation
Enumerate three advantages of using MOOCs for learners.
1. Accessibility anytime and anywhere
2. Free or affordable education
3. Variety of courses from top universities
Differentiate between unformatted text and formatted text.
unformatted text cannot be change or move (fixed), while formatted text can be change depending on the user.
Differentiate between “Sans Serif” and “Serif” typefaces in terms of readability and design purpose.
Serif is traditional and easier to read in print; Sans Serif is clean and modern, often used for screens.
Explain the importance of contrast and repetition in designing text.
Contrast makes elements stand out, while repetition creates unity and consistency in the design.
What is the difference between multimedia and multimedia information?
Multimedia refers to the use or combination of different content forms such as text, images, and videos, while multimedia information is the data or message delivered through those combined media forms to convey meaning or knowledge.
Identify and explain one major challenge faced by MOOCs in terms of completion rates.
Many learners enroll but don’t finish due to lack of motivation, guidance, or time management.
Explain how hypertext contributes to interactivity in digital communication.
Hypertext allows users to click links that connect to other information, enabling nonlinear reading and user control of information flow.
Explain how the choice of typeface affects the mood and tone of a digital design.
Typeface choice sets the emotional tone and personality of the text
e.g., bold fonts show strength, cursive fonts feel elegant.
Analyze how poor application of design principles can affect media credibility.
Poor design (bad alignment, inappropriate fonts, messy layout) can make the text look unprofessional or unreliable, reducing audience trust.
Explain how multimedia information can influence people’s perception of truth and reality.
Multimedia can shape opinions and beliefs through visuals, sounds, and editing making information more persuasive or misleading, depending on how it’s presented.