Massive Open Online Course

MOOCs are typically offered by universities or educational institutions and provide access to learning materials, lectures, and assignments to a broad audience. They often feature self-paced learning modules, allowing participants to progress through the material at their own convenience. Many MOOCs also include discussion forums where learners can interact with each other and sometimes with instructors.

For example, a student might enroll in a MOOC on introductory physics to supplement their university studies.

This term is commonly used in the fields of education, distance learning, and educational technology.