R apid change is under way on several fronts in medicine and surgery. Advances in computing power have enabled continued growth in virtual reality, visualization, and simulation technologies. The ideal learning opportunities afforded by simulated and virtual environments have prompted their exploration as learning modalities for surgical education and training. Ongoing improvements in this tech...

Abstract Aim This study aims to review the available surgical Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs), assess their scope, users, function and use a quality assurance score whether they are of sufficient quality. Understanding gaps will aid development future MOOCs. Introduction MOOCs have been changing fabric medical education over last ten years1. They perceived be disruptive in dismantling tradit...