Best MOOCs of 2017

Introduction to Online and Blended Teaching

2 reviews

Learn about the latest in online teaching and learning to create engaging, student-centered, and successful learning environments.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Orchestrating Whole Classroom Discussion

30 ratings at Coursera

Learn strategies for effective classroom discussions in this 4-week course by the University of Pennsylvania. Prepare for rich discussions, set goals, establish norms, and design discussion plans.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

55 ratings at Coursera

This course prepares you to embark upon your future graduate studies in the U.S. with confidence.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Thomas Berry的世界观：地球社区的繁荣 (The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community)

Explore the worldview of historian Thomas Berry with Yale University's 6-week course. Delve into his ideas on environmental crisis, evolution, and global religions for a flourishing future.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

291 ratings at Coursera

Explore the future of education with the University of Illinois, focusing on the impact of social and technological changes on teaching and learning. Course duration is 4 weeks.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Robert Owen and New Lanark

2 ratings at OpenLearn

Childcare, education, working conditions, healthcare, crime: these issues are hotly debated in today's society. They are also issues that Robert Owen, seen by some as a visionary and by others as a...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

D-TRANSFORM: University Strategies in the Digital Age

2 reviews

In the 21st century a new learning ecosystem of students, educators, and resources developed: This MOOC, published in 2017, explores how digital resources can be a catalyst for change in university strategies.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 8 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Connectivism and Learning

1 review

Over the last fifty years we have begun to see a shift in learning from the idea of teaching as instruction about facts and principles to teaching as the facilitation of practice and engagement. New teaching styles and methods are shifting away from lect…

• Federica
• 10 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Cómo hacer una tesis

1576 ratings at Coursera

UNAM's 4-week course guides students in creating a thesis in six months, enhancing research skills and leveraging existing knowledge and abilities.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engaging Students in Active Learning

2 reviews

This MOOC, “Engaging Students in Active Learning”, is part of the “MOOCs for Teachers” series. It is addressed mainly to teachers who want to improve their effective support to students. It is also addressed to the ones who already engage students in the…

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

University of Zurich

Teaching Science at University

172 ratings at Coursera

A 5-week course by the University of Zurich, preparing you to teach science at university level. Learn to communicate complex topics, use evidence-based strategies, and foster active learning.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Growth Mindset: How to Help Your Child Learn, Grow, Thrive (K-12)

1 review

If you think praising your child by telling them, "You're so smart" will help build their confidence and ensure their future success, think again. This course will open your eyes to what it really takes to help your child grow and thrive.

• Canvas Network
• 7 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Language of Caring, Science of Change: How to Rapidly Improve School Climate (K-12)

1 review

For students and staff, school climate can spell the difference between success and failure or job satisfaction and burnout. Learn science-based approaches to ensure that your school climate brings out the best in all members of your school community.

• Canvas Network
• 7 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Exploratorium

Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore the art of tinkering with Exploratorium's 5-week course. Develop hands-on skills, engage with STEM concepts, and learn to design activities around specific materials. Ideal for educators and enthusiasts.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Colorado State University

Applying & Leading Assessment in Student Affairs (2024)

1 review

Applying & Leading Assessment in Student Affairs is a free open course designed to provide engaging activities to build capacity for individuals responsible for coordinating or leading Student Affairs assessment practices for higher education.

• Canvas Network
• 8 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course