The FastDay Forum

Has anyone tried MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)?

I've done several, they keep my brain active and help to take my mind off of my problems. They are free and each one lasts a few weeks, I don't bother with exams and quizzes, I had enough of that with the OU but most people do. I've signed up for twelve so far for 2014 with Coursera, FutureLearn and edX. It's fun and very addictive and just right for anyone retired from work or with plenty of time to spare. Last year I enrolled for many different subjects including History of Humankind, Epidemics, Dinosaurs, What a Plant Knows and Ecosystems.

I have two new courses starting today, Human Evolution and Jazz Appreciation. I'm so exited, like a child in a toyshop, I can't wait to dive in but first I have to take Maisie for her walkies.

Sounds good. Do you get a certificate afterwards?!!

Bean

Never heard of them to be honest coffeetime but will investigate further, have you got a direct link please?

You can get a certificate if you do the quizzes or exams Bean but I don't need them, I do them for interest. I love finding out about a subject I know nothing about or learning more about something that interests me.

[Debs]

Wow, they sound great and especially when it is quiet at work. I'll have to investigate. Do you have any links?
I'm afraid I'll never appreciate jazz though

These are to ones I use @callyanna but there are more

https://www.coursera.org/courses
https://www.edx.org/course-list/allscho ... allcourses
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses

There are hundreds of courses to choose from Debs, all free of charge!

Thanks for that Coffetime, it sounds like a lot of fun so I may indulge myself, I read so much that I might as well expand my mind whilst reducing my girth,

Ballerina x

[Debs]

Well said ex heffalump!!,

[Debs]

One for you @ballerina - Discover Dentistry

Thanks for the links Coffeetime, what an amazing choice of courses on offer, and even better free! x

[Debs]

Yay me, just signed up for an introduction to philosophy and the times of Richard III. Still looking!

[Debs]

Thank you soooooo much @coffeetime, this is great!

WoW, you were quick off the mark @Debs. Speedy Gonzalez or what?

These sound fantastic, Coffeetime!
I'm back to work this week and so haven't signed up for anything, but have book marked the pages - thank you!