Best MOOCs of 2017

McMaster University

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

7760 reviews

Explore your hidden potential with McMaster University's 4-week course. Learn to overcome learning obstacles, optimize online learning, seek mentors, and avoid career ruts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Improving Communication Skills

25 reviews

Enhance your communication skills with this 4-week course by the University of Pennsylvania. Learn to negotiate, build trust, detect lies, and choose the right medium for your messages.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

7 reviews

Explore and apply positive psychology interventions with this 4-week course from the University of Pennsylvania, ideal for personal and professional contexts.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

7 reviews

Learn resilience skills with Dr. Karen Reivich at the University of Pennsylvania. Explore cognitive strategies, manage anxiety, and enhance relationships in 4 weeks.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

6 reviews

Enhance your critical thinking skills with this 4-week course by the University of Michigan. Learn to apply statistical, psychological, and cost-benefit concepts to everyday decisions and professional scenarios.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

790 ratings at Coursera

A 4-week course by the University of Pennsylvania, applying key concepts from the Foundations of Positive Psychology to design a positive intervention, with a certificate upon completion.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

5 reviews

Explore the science of relationships with the University of Toronto's 6-week course. Learn SSLD concepts, practice principles, and core competencies for effective relationship management.

• Coursera
• 1 day 7 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

417 ratings at Coursera

Learn to prepare for international travel and maintain wellness abroad with this 4-week course from Johns Hopkins University, including case studies and personal protection methods.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Digital Footprint

602 ratings at Coursera

Explore and manage your online presence with this 3-week course from the University of Edinburgh. Learn about privacy, networking, and balancing professional and personal presences online.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

148 ratings at Coursera

Learn to inspire and entertain with speeches in this 5-week course from the University of Washington. Master the art of storytelling, humor, and eloquence to captivate audiences.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

309 ratings at Coursera

Improve your persuasive speaking skills with this 5-week course by the University of Washington. Learn to design compelling speeches, use rhetorical style strategically, and motivate audiences.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

485 ratings at Coursera

Explore values-driven leadership with the University of Virginia's 4-week course. Gain skills, confidence, and techniques to effectively voice and enact your values in the workplace.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

373 ratings at Coursera

Improve your informative speaking skills with this 5-week course by the University of Washington. Learn to explain complex ideas clearly, design compelling slides, and speak dynamically.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration

355 ratings at Coursera

Enhance your creative collaboration skills with this 4-week course by the University of Illinois. Learn to pitch ideas effectively, evaluate others' pitches, and lead innovative teams.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos

3113 ratings at Coursera

Explore human rights, equity, and wellbeing with Universidad de los Andes' 3-week course. Gain critical analysis skills and tools to transform societal conditions.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)