M101JS: MongoDB for Node.js Developers

The scope of the course is definitely introductory. It covers all of the basics of what you need to get started using MongoDB, but does not go very deep. I can see that this course could be quite challenging for someone who is new to programming.

This was my first time-boxed MOOC. The hard deadlines were a key feature for me, because I tend to get really excited about a topic, dive in, burn out, and quit.

I found myself completing the lectures and homework and being anxious to start on the next week's material. This pushed me into the forums where I was actually able to answer questions and help other students. That felt really nice.

The guys at Mongo University do a great job explaining the basics (and not so basics) of MongoDB, how it compares to relational data bases (among other things) to a point where I could feel comfortable starting a project on my own using Mongo and being proficient with it.