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Top ten MOOC Picks for November 2016

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Every month we scour the MOOC platforms to hand pick a collection of great free online courses for you to consider. Find courses in computer science, business, arts & humanities, sciences and more.

Begin Programming: Build Your First Mobile Game
By The University of Reading via FutureLearn
Starts October 31st

Learn basic Java programming by developing a simple mobile game that you can run on your computer, Android phone, or tablet.

Machine Learning
By Stanford University via Coursera
Starts October 31st

In this class, you will learn about the most effective machine learning techniques, and gain practice implementing them and getting them to work for yourself. More importantly, you'll learn about not only the theoretical underpinnings of learning, but also gain the practical know-how needed to quickly and powerfully apply these techniques to new problems. Finally, you'll learn about some of Silicon Valley's best practices in innovation as it pertains to machine learning and AI.

Algorithms, Part I
By Princeton University via Coursera
Starts October 31st

This course covers the essential information that every serious programmer needs to know about algorithms and data structures, with emphasis on applications and scientific performance analysis of Java implementations.

Supply Chain Analytics
By Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX
Starts November 2nd

Master and apply the core methodologies used in supply chain analysis and modeling, including statistics, regression, optimization and probability – part of the MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Credential.

Global Business in Practice
By Georgetown University via edX
On demand

Get an overall view of the increasingly complex challenges of global business from the insights, perspectives and experience of Georgetown faculty and senior executives currently working in multinational companies.

Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Excel
By Microsoft via edX
On demand

Develop your skills with Excel, one of the common tools that data scientists depend on to gather, transform, analyze, and visualize data.

What Is a Mind?
By The University of Cape Town via FutureLearn
Starts October 31st

This free online course will bring together learners and practitioners interested in how the mind works. It aims to build bridges between traditionally antagonistic approaches to understanding the mind.

The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future
By Emory University via Coursera
Starts October 31st

Working through colorful biblical and ancient Near Eastern texts, and drawing on an array of comparative examples, the course illustrates the thoroughgoing manner with which biblical authors responded to defeat by advancing a demotic agenda that places the community at the center.

Introduction to Classical Music
By Yale University via Coursera
Starts November 7th

Using a simple and enjoyable teaching style, this course introduces the novice listener to the wonders of classical music, from Bach fugues to Mozart symphonies to Puccini operas.

English for the Workplace
By The British Council via FutureLearn
Starts October 31st

This course for learners of English helps you with the language you need to find a job and successfully function in the workplace.
 
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