Dataset of Software Testing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

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 and can offer a comprehensive review of software testing principles and procedures, bridging the gap between formal education and industry expectations. A study of software testing MOOCs was conducted to examine key aspects. This dataset includes information about the MOOC providers used for the research, metadata about courses selected and the information gathered about course descriptions, teaching techniques and topics discussed.

软件测试是软件开发过程中不可或缺的环节。当前行业对软件测试人员的要求日益提升，合格专业人才却相对短缺，大规模开放在线课程（Massive Open Online Courses，MOOCs）随即成为改善软件测试教育的潜在解决方案。MOOCs可提供普惠性教育资源，同时能对软件测试的原理与流程进行全面梳理，弥合了正规教育与行业期望之间的差距。本研究针对软件测试类MOOCs展开，以考察其核心方面。本数据集涵盖了本研究使用的MOOC提供商信息、入选课程的元数据，以及针对课程描述、教学方法与讨论主题所收集的相关内容。