MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course. What that means is that it’s a course given on the internet, usually at the college level, that’s open to anyone to enroll (become a student). Many times, these online English courses are taught by real university professors, and they’re usually free.

These courses are a fantastic way to take a real class taught by a real teacher, but without having to actually go to a university.

Millions of people are using MOOCs now. You can become a student in a MOOC, too. Here’s why you should.

Why Take a MOOC?

There are many benefits to taking an open English online course!

• It’s free!

• It’s flexible—you can learn English online from anywhere.

• Many times, you can earn a certificate that shows you completed a MOOC.

• Many times, the course is taught by real professors from actual universities. You can even take a course from a Harvard professor for free!

• You can drop out anytime. Unlike with an actual university, it doesn’t matter if you suddenly don’t have enough time to finish your class. You can start and stop anytime and you won’t lose anything.