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Ten Most Popular MOOCs Starting in August 2017

The best new free online courses starting in August 2017

AP® English Literature & Composition – Part 1: Stories
University of California, Berkeley via edX
This course prepares you to read more deeply and write more clearly about works of literature. Through an engaging collection of videos, authentic readings, and support material from a variety of sources, you will learn to appreciate literature from different genres. This course will focus on reading, interpreting and writing about fiction and gothic literature.
Bookmark | 2nd Aug, 2017

Project Management Life Cycle
Rochester Institute of Technology via edX
Learn how to apply project management tools, processes, and techniques for the successful execution of a project from initiation to closing.
Bookmark | 28th Aug, 2017

Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Urinary, and Respiratory Systems
University of Michigan via edX
Learn the multifaceted structures and functions of the cardiovascular, urinary, and respiratory systems.
Bookmark | 28th Aug, 2017

Programming for the Web with JavaScript
University of Pennsylvania via edX
Learn how to develop dynamic, interactive, and data-driven web apps using JavaScript.
Bookmark | 28th Aug, 2017

Accounting and Finance
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore via edX
This business course helps you to read and understand financial statements to evaluate how business performance is affected by four fundamental drivers of profitability viz., asset management, cost management, leverage management and tax management. It will also help you to identify areas for improvement.
Bookmark | 31st Aug, 2017

Customer Relationship Management
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore via edX

Learn to develop customer relationships through a deepened understanding of the concepts and best practices of CRM.
Bookmark | 31st Aug, 2017

Gaultier to Louboutin: Style & Strategy in French Fashion
Paris College of Art via Kadenze
This 4-session survey course covers the main designers in Parisian Fashion from the 1990s to today, focusing closely on one iconic creative individual for each decade. Their work is discussed in light of the cultural and political context of the time, which students learn about through video lectures, assigned readings and discussions.
Bookmark | 15th Aug, 2017

Software Testing Fundamentals
University System of Maryland via edX
Want to gain software testing skills to start a career or are you a software developer looking to improve your unit testing skills? This course, part of the Software Testing and Verification MicroMasters program, will provide the essential skills you need for success.
Bookmark | 21st Aug, 2017

The Future of Farming: Exploring Climate Smart Agriculture
Climate-KIC via FutureLearn
Explore the principles and practical applications of Climate Smart Agriculture: mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, adaption to climate change and stable or increased food production in the context of European dairy farming and wine production.
Bookmark | 28th Aug, 2017

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: A Molecular and Genetic Approach
The University of Texas at San Antonio via edX
Understand the evolution of Alzheimer’s Disease through a molecular and genetic perspective and the contribution of a biological approach to the prevention and treatment of this disease.
Bookmark | 28th Aug, 2017

We compile this list based on how many Class Central users have added a particular course to MOOC Tracker, our watchlist feature (courses have been added more than 2.0M times to MOOC Tracker). Learn more about MOOC Tracker. Courses that have been offered before are not included in this list.

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Dhawal Shah

Dhawal is the CEO of Class Central, the most popular search engine and review site for online courses and MOOCs. He has completed over a dozen MOOCs and has written over 200 articles about the MOOC space, including contributions to TechCrunch, EdSurge, Quartz, and VentureBeat.

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