Abstract-This paper describes the objectives, content, learning methodology, and results of an online course on the History of Algorithms for engineering students at Polytechnic University of Madrid. This course is conducted in a virtual environment based on Moodle, with a student-centered educational model, which includes a detailed planning of learning activities. Our experience indicates that this subject is highly motivating for students and the virtual environment facilitates competencies development.
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