by Henry Kronk

Since their explosion in 2012, massive online open courses (MOOCs) and online degrees have stood as viable forms of education for certain subjects. Among STEM fields, and computer science particularly, many learners believe that a MOOC can replace a traditional class.

As online educators have begun to learn more about their audience, they have improved their delivery. They have also grown popular in the fields of business and management, and have demonstrated viability in diverse areas such as architecture and the arts.