July 21st, 2024

Show HN: Moocable – find people studying the same online course/book

Moocable connects users for collaborative learning on online courses and books from prestigious institutions. It offers a variety of resources and tools to access quality educational content and find study partners efficiently.

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Show HN: Moocable – find people studying the same online course/book

Moocable is a platform that connects individuals studying the same online courses or books to facilitate collaborative learning and personal growth. Users can find study partners, browse through a library of popular courses, books, roadmaps, microcredentials, and problem sets. The platform features a wide range of resources from reputable institutions like Harvard University, Stanford University, and MIT, covering subjects such as computer science, business, mathematics, art & design, and more. Additionally, users can explore top curated series, highest-rated courses on platforms like Class Central, most-mentioned books on various Reddit threads, and recommended courses on Hackernews and HumbleBundle. Moocable offers quick links to navigate through different subjects, providers, universities, publishers, and institutions, making it easier for individuals to access quality educational content and connect with like-minded learners.

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AI: What people are saying
The comments on the article about Moocable highlight several key points and common themes:
  • Users are interested in the idea and see a demand for collaborative learning platforms.
  • Some users face issues with adding new courses or books to the platform's library.
  • There are suggestions for improving the platform, such as AI matching and leveraging social media for finding study partners.
  • Technical issues, like browser compatibility, are mentioned by some users.
  • Overall, the concept is well-received, with users expressing hope for its success and growth.
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By @SamBorick - 7 months
I've been trying to put together a study group all week!

Is it possible to add a new course to the library? I'd like to make a group for CSS for JavaScript Developers by Josh W Comeau [1] but it seems like I can only make a group for courses in the library.

1: https://css-for-js.dev/

By @sshine - 7 months
What a great idea.

I literally had this idea in the last week.

I have an abundance of helpers (friends, local meetup, IRC, Discord) for what I’m learning, but I’m driving them tired. LLMs help but hallucinate.

By @Y_Y - 7 months
Moo-cable
By @supuun - 7 months
Are there any established alternatives to this? I couldn't seems to find them even though it's such a good idea and I think there is demand for this. Thank you.
By @raybb - 7 months
Congrats on the launch. Have you personally ever had success getting a study partner on one of these sites? Might work for you if you get a subreddit to recommend your site as a way to find study buddies.
By @humanlity - 7 months
cool, but I can't post [Crafting Interpreters](https://craftinginterpreters.com/)
By @brudgers - 7 months
In the early days, MOOC's were provided synchronously and there was a cohort. When MOOC's scaled, that mostly fell by the wayside. So I can see why someone would want this to exist.

They hard part will be building critical mass. Good luck.

By @port19 - 7 months
Great idea, I hope this takes of big time. I'll be sure to add a post, as I'm trying to learn PHP by reading the "Programming PHP" book
By @spaceship__sun - 7 months
Hey Junaid, I'm working on a similar idea, but with AI matching, do you want to meet?
By @BostonFern - 7 months
I’m stuck with the “checking your browser” message on Safari for iPhone.
By @_jcrossley - 7 months
Well, cross off another from my ever-growing list of “someday” projects. Looks excellent, well done!
By @sophyphreak - 7 months
This is awesome. Thank you!
By @nothrowaways - 7 months
This is a cool idea. Good luck.