Best MOOCs of 2017

Mountains 101

630 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

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

8311 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

132 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

New Ideas About Dark Matter

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

52 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Object-Oriented Design

42 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Y Combinator

Startup School

42 ratings

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

• Independent
• 10 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Improving Communication Skills

25 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

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

32 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Design Patterns

30 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

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

21 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

25 ratings

Explore China's economic transformation since 1978, examining key reforms, growth sources, and integration into the global economy. Gain insights into current challenges and future prospects.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

International Women's Health and Human Rights

5 ratings

This course focuses on women’s health and human rights issues from infancy through old age, including information about positive interventions relating to those issues. Learners are encouraged to interact with each other through interactive discussions.

• Coursera
• 2 days 19 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Health Across the Gender Spectrum

5 ratings

This course offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the experiences of six transgender children and their families. Through illustrated stories and short teaching videos, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender…

• Coursera
• 8 hours 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course