What are the best MOOC courses online?
Some of the best MOOCs available online cover a variety of topics and are offered by reputable institutions. For instance, the MOOC and Blended Learning course provides insights into effective online teaching strategies. The Business Intelligence & Analytics course equips learners with essential data analysis skills. Additionally, the Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society Specialization offers a unique perspective on the intersection of art and society, making it a valuable choice for those interested in cultural studies.
How do you identify the best MOOCs?
What does MOOC stand for?
I'm including video lecture series too, where applicable.
Are certificates of completion for any directly noteworthy/leverageable with employers?
Are any thorough enough that upon completion one should have an acceptable command of a subject/field?
I've found a few lists e.g.:
https://www.reddit.com/r/OnlineEducation/comments/2gncnf/whats_the_best_mooc_youve_ever_taken_favorite/
https://www.classcentral.com/report/top-moocs-2019-edition/
Feynmann's lectures.
Beyond that, is the methodology better than (text)books? Is there any reason to take the occasional MOOC as a knowledgeable professional (for middlebrow insight porn) instead of reading the "big" non-fiction books Bill Gates et al. mention reading?