For those not familiar, edX is a non-profit MOOC provider founded by Harvard and MIT. They offer free online courses from universities around the world and new ones get added every week including over 100 free computer science courses. They've got some excellent upcoming courses that could be great for students and teachers alike. Check them out below...
Introduction to Computer Science
Harvard University
Self-Paced, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x
Introduction to Computer Science CS50x, from Harvard University, is one of the most popular computer science courses online. The on-campus version of this course was Harvard’s largest course as of Fall, 2015. The course is free, online, open for anyone to enroll and is a great introduction to the art of programming.
English Grammar and Style
The University of Queensland
Starts February 29, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/english-grammar-style-uqx-write101x-1
This course aims to introduce students to key concepts and strategies related to grammar and style including grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure, and punctuation.
The Science of Happiness
University of California Berkeley
Self-Paced, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/science-happiness-uc-berkeleyx-gg101x-2
This is the first MOOC to teach positive psychology. Learn science-based principles and practices for a happy, meaningful life. Created by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, the course will zero in on a fundamental finding from positive psychology: that happiness is inextricably linked to having strong social connections and contributing to something bigger than yourself—the greater good.
Working in Teams: A Practical Guide
The University of Queensland
Starts March 14, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/working-teams-practical-guide-uqx-teams101x#!
Learn how to build effective teams, be a great team player and manage team conflict. It covers why teams are important, the roles of individuals in a team, systems and processes for effective teamwork and communication, and methods for addressing team conflict.
Framing: How Politicians Debate
Delft University of Technology
Self-Paced, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/framing-how-politicians-debate-delftx-frame101x
This is a great course for members of the debate team or anyone interested in learning the science behind delivering a winning argument. This course is especially relevant during the election cycle. Analyze how politicians debate and what the underlying patterns are in the game of framing and reframing.
Harvard University
Self-Paced, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x
Introduction to Computer Science CS50x, from Harvard University, is one of the most popular computer science courses online. The on-campus version of this course was Harvard’s largest course as of Fall, 2015. The course is free, online, open for anyone to enroll and is a great introduction to the art of programming.
English Grammar and Style
The University of Queensland
Starts February 29, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/english-grammar-style-uqx-write101x-1
This course aims to introduce students to key concepts and strategies related to grammar and style including grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure, and punctuation.
The Science of Happiness
University of California Berkeley
Self-Paced, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/science-happiness-uc-berkeleyx-gg101x-2
This is the first MOOC to teach positive psychology. Learn science-based principles and practices for a happy, meaningful life. Created by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, the course will zero in on a fundamental finding from positive psychology: that happiness is inextricably linked to having strong social connections and contributing to something bigger than yourself—the greater good.
Working in Teams: A Practical Guide
The University of Queensland
Starts March 14, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/working-teams-practical-guide-uqx-teams101x#!
Learn how to build effective teams, be a great team player and manage team conflict. It covers why teams are important, the roles of individuals in a team, systems and processes for effective teamwork and communication, and methods for addressing team conflict.
Framing: How Politicians Debate
Delft University of Technology
Self-Paced, Free
https://www.edx.org/course/framing-how-politicians-debate-delftx-frame101x
This is a great course for members of the debate team or anyone interested in learning the science behind delivering a winning argument. This course is especially relevant during the election cycle. Analyze how politicians debate and what the underlying patterns are in the game of framing and reframing.
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