Most courses on Coursera can be "audited" free of charge. Auditing a course typically gives you access to all the course materials and discussion forums.
Learners can opt to pay to get the full course experience which includes access to graded assignments and the possibility to earn a course certificate.
Note that Coursera's catalog does still include a large number of courses that are completely free, including the graded assignments although these don't offer a certificate. A small number of Coursera courses are paid only.
For more information on getting free access to MOOCs including Coursera's courses, see our Guide - How to study MOOCs for free
Learners can opt to pay to get the full course experience which includes access to graded assignments and the possibility to earn a course certificate.
Note that Coursera's catalog does still include a large number of courses that are completely free, including the graded assignments although these don't offer a certificate. A small number of Coursera courses are paid only.
For more information on getting free access to MOOCs including Coursera's courses, see our Guide - How to study MOOCs for free
