Ten Top MOOC Picks for March 2017
Every month we scour the MOOC platforms to hand pick a collection of top rated MOOCs for you to consider. Find courses in computer science, business, arts & humanities, sciences and more.
Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises: Identifying Threats and Preventing Attacks
By Deakin University via FutureLearn
Starts March 6th
Discover what common cyber threats and attacks face small and medium enterprises, and what you can do to prevent them.
Business Process Management: an Introduction to Process Thinking
By Queensland University of Technology via FutureLearn
Starts March 6th
Understand the importance of value-driven process thinking in today’s dynamic business environment.
Customer Analytics
By the University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
Started February 27th
In this course, four of Wharton’s top marketing professors will provide an overview of key areas of customer analytics: descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, and their application to real-world business practices including Amazon, Google, and Starbucks to name a few.
Initiating and Planning Projects
By the University of California, Irvine via Coursera
Started February 27th
In this course, you’ll learn the key roles and responsibilities of the project manager and project team. You’ll also learn to answer some key questions upfront to help you meet project objectives.
Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science
By Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX
Starts March 7th
This course will teach you how to use computation to accomplish a variety of goals and provides you with a brief introduction to a variety of topics in computational problem solving.
Foundations of Objective-C App Development
By the University of California, Irvine via Coursera
Started February 27th
An introduction to the Objective-C programming language. This will prepare you for more extensive iOS app development and build a foundation for advanced iOS development topics.
MATLAB and Octave for Beginners
By École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne via edX
Self-paced
Take an exciting crash course in MATLAB and Octave programming. Both languages allow users to experiment with advanced mathematical functions and produce exciting matrix visualizations.
Masterpieces of World Literature
By Harvard University via edX
Starts March 1st
This literature course explores how great writers refract their world and how their works are transformed when they intervene in our global cultural landscape today.
Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
By Wesleyan University via Coursera
Started February 27th
In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to perhaps the most elemental and often the most challenging element of story: plot.
Assessment for Learning in STEM Teaching
By the National STEM Learning Centre via FutureLearn
Started February 27th
Get to grips with Assessment for Learning with one of three courses for teachers from the National STEM Learning Centre.
Every month we scour the MOOC platforms to hand pick a collection of top rated MOOCs for you to consider. Find courses in computer science, business, arts & humanities, sciences and more.
Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises: Identifying Threats and Preventing Attacks
By Deakin University via FutureLearn
Starts March 6th
Discover what common cyber threats and attacks face small and medium enterprises, and what you can do to prevent them.
Business Process Management: an Introduction to Process Thinking
By Queensland University of Technology via FutureLearn
Starts March 6th
Understand the importance of value-driven process thinking in today’s dynamic business environment.
Customer Analytics
By the University of Pennsylvania via Coursera
Started February 27th
In this course, four of Wharton’s top marketing professors will provide an overview of key areas of customer analytics: descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, and their application to real-world business practices including Amazon, Google, and Starbucks to name a few.
Initiating and Planning Projects
By the University of California, Irvine via Coursera
Started February 27th
In this course, you’ll learn the key roles and responsibilities of the project manager and project team. You’ll also learn to answer some key questions upfront to help you meet project objectives.
Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science
By Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX
Starts March 7th
This course will teach you how to use computation to accomplish a variety of goals and provides you with a brief introduction to a variety of topics in computational problem solving.
Foundations of Objective-C App Development
By the University of California, Irvine via Coursera
Started February 27th
An introduction to the Objective-C programming language. This will prepare you for more extensive iOS app development and build a foundation for advanced iOS development topics.
MATLAB and Octave for Beginners
By École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne via edX
Self-paced
Take an exciting crash course in MATLAB and Octave programming. Both languages allow users to experiment with advanced mathematical functions and produce exciting matrix visualizations.
Masterpieces of World Literature
By Harvard University via edX
Starts March 1st
This literature course explores how great writers refract their world and how their works are transformed when they intervene in our global cultural landscape today.
Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
By Wesleyan University via Coursera
Started February 27th
In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to perhaps the most elemental and often the most challenging element of story: plot.
Assessment for Learning in STEM Teaching
By the National STEM Learning Centre via FutureLearn
Started February 27th
Get to grips with Assessment for Learning with one of three courses for teachers from the National STEM Learning Centre.
