What Are Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Teaching About Software Testing?

What Are Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Teaching About Software Testing?

연구 분야: Verification

학회: AST '24: Proceedings of the 5th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Automation of Software Test (AST 2024)

Software testing is a necessary aspect of software development. With high expectations placed on software testers and a shortage of qualified professionals, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have emerged as a potential solution to improve software testing education. MOOCs provide accessible education, bridging the gap between formal education and industry expectations. We investigate key aspects of and compare concepts of software testing MOOCs with university curricula and industry expectations. The findings show that a MOOC on average covers more concepts than a single university course. Additionally, MOOCs align well with what the industry expects from software testing practitioners.