Best MOOCs of 2017

University of Padova

Precalculus: the Mathematics of Numbers, Functions and Equations

48 reviews

Get an introduction to the essential mathematical knowledge and skills required to take a first course in calculus.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

532 ratings at Coursera

Learn to infer causal effects from observational data in this 5-week course by the University of Pennsylvania. Master statistical methods and apply them using R software.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Delivery Problem

367 ratings at Coursera

Explore the travelling salesman problem in this 3-week course by the University of California, San Diego. Learn to implement efficient Python programs and delve into the P versus NP problem.

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

UC San Diego;  Higher School of Economics

Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

2204 ratings at Coursera

Explore the role of mathematical thinking in computer science with this 6-week course from UC San Diego. Learn key tools in discrete mathematics and apply them to real programming questions.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

UC San Diego;  Higher School of Economics

Introduction to Graph Theory

962 ratings at Coursera

Explore the fascinating world of Graph Theory with the University of California, San Diego. In 5 weeks, learn how it impacts GPS systems, integrated circuits, and genome assembly. Basic math and Python knowledge required.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Quantitative Foundations for International Business

404 ratings at Coursera

Sharpen your math skills for finance and economics with this 4-week course from the University of London. Successful completion can aid in Global MBA applications. Endorsed by CMI.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Zurich

An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

1677 ratings at Coursera

Gain a practical understanding of Probability Theory with the University of Zurich's 5-week course. Learn to apply probability in various scenarios and manage uncertainty in daily life.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Linear Regression for Business Statistics

1336 ratings at Coursera

Learn to apply Linear Regression for business statistics with this 4-week course from Rice University. Master procedures like dummy variable regressions, transforming variables, and interaction effects using Excel.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

1298 ratings at Coursera

Enhance your business decision-making with this 4-week Rice University course on hypothesis testing and confidence interval estimation, key tools in business statistics. Requires Microsoft Excel 2010 or later.

• Coursera
• 1 day 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

頑想學概率：機率一 (Probability (1))

345 ratings at Coursera

這是一個機率的入門課程，著重的是教授機率基本概念。課程內容和作業都使用生活化的例子，希望讓同學們快樂學習、快速培養同學們對於機率的洞察力與應用能力。

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

頑想學概率：機率二 (Probability (2))

89 ratings at Coursera

這是一個機率的入門課程，著重的是教授機率基本概念。另外我們的作業將搭配臺大電機系所開發的多人競技線上遊戲方式，讓同學在遊戲中快樂的學習，快速培養同學們對於機率的洞察力與應用能力。

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

UC Santa Cruz

Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

471 ratings at Coursera

Expand your Bayesian toolbox with UC Santa Cruz's 5-week course. Learn to construct, fit, assess, and compare Bayesian models using R and JAGS, with a focus on MCMC methods.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Maths Explained

June 2017 Maths GCSEs

1 review

Master Maths GCSE 2017 with Maths Explained's comprehensive material, covering Edexcel Higher Papers and key topics like quadrilaterals and similar triangles.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Discrete Mathematics

175 ratings at Coursera

Shanghai Jiao Tong University's 11-week course offers a deep dive into discrete mathematics, focusing on sets, functions, relations, and graph theory. Rigorous yet accessible.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

离散数学

29 ratings at Coursera

离散数学是计算机专业基础课程之一。本课程重点讲解离散对象的计数问题、图论问题、网络流问题等计算机科学中的重要基本知识。本课程将为后续如数据结构、算法设计、复杂性理论提供必要的基础，课程内容在人工智能、机器学习、网络设计与分析等前沿领域有重要应用。课程重点培养学生逻辑思维能力及解决问题的能力。

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