Perception and use of massive open online courses among medical students in a developing country: multicentre cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of awareness and use of massive open online courses (MOOCs) among medical undergraduates in Egypt as a developing country, as well as identifying the limitations and satisfaction of using these courses.

Design: A multicentre, cross-sectional study using a web-based, pilot-tested and self-administered questionnaire.

Settings: Ten out of 19 randomly selected medical schools in Egypt.