MOOC's

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What is a MOOC?

A MOOC is a Massive, Open, Online Course.

  • MOOCS can have 400,000-500,000 students.

How did MOOC's get started?

According to an article from the Washington post: How did it start?

Coursera, a for-profit company started in 2011, by two Stanford University computer science professors, partnered with a number of big-name schools — including Princeton University and the University of Virginia — to offer free, no-credit courses online.

Who offers MOOC's?

What do I need to register for a MOOC?

Where do I find MOOC's?

Are there different types of MOOC's?

Why are colleges and universities offering MOOC's?

How effective are MOOC's?

Where can I find more info about MOOC's?