MOOC (Curso Online Aberto e Massivo)
1. An online course designed for large-scale participation and open access via the internet, typically free or low-cost, covering a wide range of subjects from multiple institutions
She enrolled in a MOOC on artificial intelligence offered by a top university.
Ela se inscreveu em um MOOC sobre inteligência artificial oferecido por uma universidade de topo.
2. A platform or learning environment that delivers educational content to a massive number of simultaneous users without geographic or prerequisite restrictions
The MOOC platform made higher education more accessible to millions worldwide.
A plataforma MOOC tornou o ensino superior mais acessível para milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo.
MOOCs emerged around 2012 and have significantly impacted global education accessibility, particularly in Brazil where platforms like Coursera and edX offer Portuguese-language courses. The term is used universally in educational technology discussions without translation, reflecting the global nature of online learning. In Brazil, MOOCs have become increasingly popular for professional development and skill acquisition, especially among those seeking flexible, affordable educational options.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →