Simulating massive open on-line courses dynamics
Learning without constraints of space and time has nowadays become a reality thanks to the exponential growth of the Internet, and distance learning is one of the areas for which that growth has been the most beneficial. The Web offers several platforms for distance learning, calibrated for the public or private sector. Among these, the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are one of the most popular online learning assets. In MOOCs, a crucial feature is given by the amount of enrolled learners: thousands can attend such courses.