Free online courses
Free courses
Free online courses
These free online courses are also known as MOOCs (massive open online courses). MOOCs are short courses that are usually run free of charge by major learning providers to expand your knowledge of a particular academic topic or to help you develop a specific skill. They are free to take part in and are open to everyone regardless of age, education level and location.
Free Online Courses at University of Derby
Free online learning has grown in popularity in recent years with MOOCs now being offered all over the world and are seen as a widely recognized way of adding extra credibility to your CV and education portfolio.
At the University of Derby, we continue to seek fresh and innovative ways to learn so that our students have the best choice of study options to meet their academic needs and personal circumstances. Our free online courses make higher education accessible for everyone and allow you to experience how online learning at Derby works.
High quality standards are an essential part of our university core values; every course we offer, free or otherwise, will always be worth your time and effort.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further. It’s absolutely FREE but spaces are limited.
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Reasons to choose our free online courses
There are numerous free online courses available; here are the top five reasons to choose one of our courses:
- You will be issued an E-Certificate on the completion of the course
- After completing each unit you will earn universal Mozilla open badges recognized by the majority of employers and educational institutions around the world
- Our free courses cover subjects that we specialise in making it easy for you to progress to further study with us at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Content is mobile-friendly allowing you to access it on multiple devices at any time from any location with internet access
- Courses have undergone a thorough academic quality reviewing process, so you can expect to receive an outstanding educational experience as a taster for further academic study.
Benefits of free online learning
- No entry requirements, all you need is internet access and a valid email address.
- It’s free! There is no cost for enrolling on the course.
- Available everywhere, as long as you have an electronic device with access to the internet, i.e. PC, laptop, Tablet, Kindle, etc.
- Course materials are licensed with Creative Commons Non-commercial Share-ALike license, this means that you can reuse course materials for further studying and work, as well as for teaching.
More about MOOCs
MOOCs are free online courses offered by educational institutions to a wide audience, i.e. anyone who wants to learn more about a particular subject. They were first introduced in 2008 and their popularity is continuing to grow. People all around the world are embracing the concept of free open learning and today hundred thousands of people have enrolled onto a MOOC. Often these free online courses are innovative and interactive, rich with media content and forum discussions, allowing MOOCs to generate an appeal from different audiences.
What is Canvas Network?
All our MOOCs are delivered through Canvas Network, the second largest MOOCs provider in the world. We have chosen to use Canvas Network as they specialise in delivering MOOCs to learners all over the world, helping to break barriers to learning, efficiently, safely and responsibly. Find out more about Canvas.net
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