Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are open-access, non-credit courses offered through Coursera. MOOCs provide an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills, advance your career, and deliver an educational experiences at a large scale.
What can I get from a MOOC? MOOC vs Online Course
Anyone! Mooc are open-access, meaning that they are available to all. There are no prerequisites, qualifications, or statuses required to enroll in a MOOC.
What to expect as a learner
SCIENCES
Algorithms for Battery Management Systems
Applied Cryptogrphy
C# Programming for Unity Game Development
Computer Communications
Computer Security and Systems Management
Cybersecurity for Business
Fundamentals of Computer Network Security
Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
Introduction to Applied Cryptology
Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications
Secure Software Design
Cloud Computing Security
Security and Privacy in TOR Network
Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome
DDoS Attacks and Defenses
Active Optical Devices
Developing Industrial Internet of Things
Embedding Sensors and Motors
Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving
Optical Engineering
Power Electronics
Semiconductor Devices
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
The Sun and the Total Eclipse of August 2017
Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems
Science of Exercise
Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments
Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture
Algorithms for Battery Management Systems
Applied Cryptogrphy
C# Programming for Unity Game Development
Computer Communications
Computer Security and Systems Management
Cybersecurity for Business
Fundamentals of Computer Network Security
Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
Introduction to Applied Cryptology
Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications
Secure Software Design
Cloud Computing Security
Security and Privacy in TOR Network
Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome
DDoS Attacks and Defenses
Active Optical Devices
Developing Industrial Internet of Things
Embedding Sensors and Motors
Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving
Optical Engineering
Power Electronics
Semiconductor Devices
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
The Sun and the Total Eclipse of August 2017
Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems
Science of Exercise
Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments
Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture
HEALTHCARE
Become and EMT
Clinical Data Science
Newborn Baby Care
Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore
School Health for Children and Adolescents
Foundations for Global Health Responders
Principles of fMRI1
Principles of fMRI2
COMMUNICATIONS
Effective Communication Writing, Design, and Presentation
Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups
EDUCATION
The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning
Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education
Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots
Become and EMT
Clinical Data Science
Newborn Baby Care
Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore
School Health for Children and Adolescents
Foundations for Global Health Responders
Principles of fMRI1
Principles of fMRI2
COMMUNICATIONS
Effective Communication Writing, Design, and Presentation
Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups
EDUCATION
The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning
Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education
Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots
BUSINESS
Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence
Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent
Funamentals of Global Energy Business
Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future
Giving Helpful Feedback
Advanced Business Analytics
HISTORY
Deciphering Secrets: The Illuminated Manuscripts of Medieval Europe
Toledo: Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Spain
Burgos: Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Spain
Coexistance in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims
Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence
Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent
Funamentals of Global Energy Business
Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future
Giving Helpful Feedback
Advanced Business Analytics
HISTORY
Deciphering Secrets: The Illuminated Manuscripts of Medieval Europe
Toledo: Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Spain
Burgos: Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Spain
Coexistance in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims
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courses
31departments & programs
26 specializations
67 faculty members
CU's MOOCs are rated above 4.6 out of 5 by 4,961 learners
Learners rate course material quality as Excellent or Good
Updated by Macy Funk 10/22/2018
2,167,422 enrollments
cumulative across 194 countries
32% from North America
24% from Europe
30% from Asia
MEANINGFUL IMPACT
SPECIALIZATIONS
CU offers 20 multi-MOOC specializations for career advancement
CU offers 20 multi-MOOC specializations for career advancement
EMERGING ECONOMIES
38% of learners are from emerging economies
38% of learners are from emerging economies
PROMOTING CU AROUND THE WORLD
USER RECOMMENDED
80% of MOOC learners would recommend CU to a colleague or friend
80% of MOOC learners would recommend CU to a colleague or friend
2017 launches included over 50 new MOOCs and a dozen specializations
For more information, contact
Deborah Keyek-Frenssen
deblkf@cu.edu