List of 128 free online courses starting in April 2014

Cryptography I
Learn about the inner workings of cryptographic primitives and how to apply this knowledge in real-world applications!
Apr 1st | Coursera

R Programming
Learn how to program in R and how to use R for effective data analysis. This is the second course in the Johns Hopkins Data Science Specialization.
Apr 7th | Coursera

Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 1
In this course you will learn several fundamental principles of algorithm design: divide-and-conquer methods, graph algorithms, practical data structures (heaps, hash tables, search trees), randomized algorithms, and more.
Apr 29th | Coursera

The Data Scientist’s Toolbox
Get an overview of the data, questions, and tools that data analysts and data scientists work with. This is the first course in the Johns Hopkins Data Science Specialization.
Apr 7th | Coursera

Introduction to Guitar
Grasp the essentials needed to begin playing acoustic or electric guitar. You’ll learn an easy approach to get you playing quickly, through a combination of exploring the instrument, performance technique, and basic music theory.
Apr 28th | Coursera

Decision Skills: Power Tools to Build Your Life
Have you ever faced a decision you really struggled over, but just couldn’t find your way? Imagine you had been given a set of tools, so you were confident of making the best choice you could make. This course provides a path to developing those decision skills and improving your life.
Apr 14th | NovoED

English Composition I: Achieving Expertise
You will gain a foundation for college-level writing valuable for nearly any field. Students will learn how to read carefully, write effective arguments, understand the writing process, engage with others’ ideas, cite accurately, and craft powerful prose. We will create a workshop environment.
Apr 21st | Coursera

Introduction to Music Production
Learn about the music production process—including recording, editing, and mixing—and the tools available to you to create contemporary music on your computer.
Apr 28th | Coursera

Getting and Cleaning Data
Learn how to gather and clean data from a variety of sources. This is the third course in the Johns Hopkins Data Science Course Track.
Apr 7th | Coursera

Songwriting
Learn an efficient, effective process for writing songs that express your ideas and emotions, including a range of tools that revolve around the concept of prosody—the matching of lyrics and music to support your underlying message.
Apr 28th | Coursera

MOOC Report: List of 128 free online courses starting in April 2014