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MOOC in personal statement

Hi, I've written about how I did a MOOC in my personal statement. But, I'm a little confused on how to phrase it. Is saying 'mooc' ok, or is there a better sounding way to describe it?
My current phrasing is 'i undertook a mooc in biochemistry'.
Thanks

Reply 1

Blue_Cow

Original post by oliviaaa98

Looks fine to me, but you could just say "online course" instead of MOOC?

Reply 2

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

The better question is, where are you going with that statement? Remember in your PS you should aim for "show" not "tell". Don't just list things related to your subject area that you've done - show what you specifically got out of it and how it particularly furthered or developed your own interests in the area. Anyone can do a MOOC - only you can explain how you experienced it and took away from that experience.

"I completed a MOOC" or equivalent should be fine though, as the admissions tutors should understand what that means. Remember it's an acronym so each letter should be capitalized. Debate as to whether it should be "a MOOC" or "an MOOC" I will leave to the grammarians :wink: