Shimon Schocken and Noam Nisan developed a curriculum for their students to build a computer, piece by piece. When they put the course online -- giving away the tools, simulators, chip specifications and other building blocks -- they were surprised that thousands jumped at the opportunity to learn, working independently as well as organizing their own classes in the first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). A call to forget about grades and tap into the self-motivation to learn.

Shimon Schocken: The self-organizing computer course

The self-organizing computer course

Salman Schocken's journey from a high school dropout to founding Schocken Books showcases the transformative power of self-learning.

NAND2Tetris, a pioneering MOOC, exemplifies learning by doing, allowing thousands globally to build a computer from first principles.

Exploring K-12 math through hands-on apps, this project champions self-discovery over traditional grading, fostering genuine understanding.