According to The New York Times, 2012 became "the year of the MOOC" as several well-financed providers, associated with top universities, emerged, including Coursera, Udacity, and edX.
Potrivit New York Times, 2012 a devenit "anul MOOC", deoarece au apărut mai mulți furnizori bine finanțați, asociate cu universități de vârf, inclusiv Coursera, Udacity și edX.