MOOC Providers

There are over 120 MOOC providers worldwide, from businesses or bloggers providing single classes, to multi-university networks serving up thousands of courses. Because you probably already have an idea of what you’re looking for in a MOOC, we’ve broken this vast array of programs down into smaller categories. We’ve also included profiles for all 120+ MOOC providers, answering the following questions:

  • How many courses are offered?
  • Is there a core focus the MOOC provider centers around?
  • May courses be taken for credit, or transferred for credit at another institution?
  • Are there any program costs? Prices in $USD.
  • Are certificates offered?
  • Are there any special features of the MOOC provider?

Udemy:

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  • Courses: 22,000+
  • Focus: Comprehensive
  • For credit? No
  • Program costs: Free to $299+
  • Certification? Yes
  • Special features: Mobile App, Udemy for Business, 40+ languages

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Coursera

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  • Courses: 800+
  • Focus: Comprehensive
  • For credit? Some courses
  • Program costs: $30-$90
  • Certification? Yes
  • Special features:Peer assessments, blended learning, focus on mastery learning

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Canvas Network

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  • Courses:200+
  • Focus: Comprehensive
  • For credit? No
  • Program costs: Free
  • Certification? For some courses
  • Special features: Canvas Network delivery system, top university partners

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Edx

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  • Courses: 200+
  • For credit? Depending on your institution
  • Focus:Comprehensive
  • Program costs:Small certification fees
  • Certification? Yes
  • Special features: AP Exam Prep, Certificates for Paths, Professional Education, Verified Certification

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Udacity

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  • Courses:50+
  • For credit? Some courses
  • Focus: Computer Science/Development/Data Science
  • Program costs: Free to $200 a month
  • Certification? Yes
  • Special features: Nanodegrees, project-based learning,Udacity for organizations, courses by industry leaders, personal coaching, code review

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Khan Academy

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  • Courses: 4000+ videos
  • For credit? No
  • Focus: Comprehensive
  • Program costs: Free
  • Certification? No
  • Special features: Coaching, Content Specialists, Test Prep, smaller bite-sized videos

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