title: MOOCs 101: an introduction to massive open online courses.
abstract: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are a new type of online class that allow anyone, anywhere, to participate via video lectures, computer graded tests, and discussion forums. This article will give a basic overview of what MOOCs are, how they work, and some of their inherent advantages and disadvantages. It will also explore what MOOCs mean for medical education and libraries. A list of MOOC-related resources is also included.
authors: a Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire , Eau Claire , Wisconsin , USA.
authors: Matthew B
authors: MB
authors: Hoy
mesh_terms: D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004501:Education, Medical; D020407:Internet; D007990:Libraries