Best MOOCs of 2017

Mountains 101

630 reviews

Mountains 101­­ is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. This 12-lesson course covers an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta, Canada, and around the wo…

• Coursera
• 16 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

8268 reviews

Boost your career and life with essential skills for effective learning, mentorship, and overcoming obstacles. Discover hidden potential and adapt to today's fast-paced environment.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

129 reviews

Explore Chinese Medicine theories, compare with Modern Medicine in preventive health, and understand the pharmacological basis of Chinese tonifying herbs for restoring balance and promoting wellness.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

New Ideas About Dark Matter

1 review

Physicist Justin Khoury explores how quantum effects in dark matter could produce non-Newtonian gravitational force within and between galaxies, ultimately providing a hypothesis for how the observed structure of the universe might have arisen.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Sun and the Total Eclipse of August 2017

69 ratings at Coursera

Explore the science of the Sun and prepare for the 2017 total solar eclipse. Learn about solar physics, light, and safe viewing techniques for this rare astronomical event.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

52 reviews

In this course, we learn how the European Union prepares and decides on policy, and how policy is transferred to member states and implemented by various authorities, including regional and local governments.

• Coursera
• 3 days 7 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Y Combinator

Startup School

42 reviews

Learn how to start a startup with YC’s free 8-week online course.

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

Object-Oriented Design

42 reviews

Learn object-oriented design principles and UML to create modular, flexible software. Apply concepts like inheritance, encapsulation, and design patterns to improve Java coding skills and software architecture.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Improving Communication Skills

25 reviews

Enhance workplace communication skills to achieve goals. Learn strategies for effective interactions, including detecting lies, building trust, negotiating, and crafting persuasive messages across various mediums.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

32 reviews

Learn to identify opportunities, enhance entrepreneurial mindset, improve decision-making, and build innovative business models. Develop skills to turn great ideas into successful ventures in any economic climate.

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Readings in Global Health (2017)

2 reviews

Learn about the most pressing issues in global health through a series of reviews and interviews with leading experts.

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

Toward a New Global Architecture - America's Role in a Changing World

4 reviews

Explore America's evolving global role with foreign policy experts, discussing challenges, opportunities, and the future of international relations in a changing world order.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

21 reviews

Learn science-backed strategies for success in work, career, and life. Discover what sets high achievers apart and how to develop key traits like growth mindset, expertise, self-motivation, and strong relationships.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Design Patterns

29 reviews

Learn to apply design patterns for creating flexible, reusable software. Gain skills in identifying and refactoring problematic code, and implement patterns in Java for Android applications.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

The New World of Arnold Schönberg's Piano Music

Explore Schönberg's revolutionary piano compositions, their historical context, and performance techniques. Gain insights through related works and a virtual tour of the composer's home.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)