Coursera
Dublin Core
Title
Coursera
Subject
Online Learning, Inclusive Digital Education, Open Access to Higher Education
Description
Coursera offers many free and open online courses (MOOCs) from universities worldwide. These courses cover education, accessibility, instructional design, and inclusive digital learning. HEIs can leverage these courses for curriculum development, faculty training, and student learning enhancement.
Creator
Coursera (Collaborating Universities and Institutions)
Source
Derived from partner universities and institutions providing open online courses
Publisher
Coursera
Date
Ongoing (Courses updated regularly)
Contributor
Universities, subject-matter experts, and instructional designers
Rights
Some courses are open access, while others require enrollment or payment for certificates
Free for audit access, but some courses have paid certification options. Licensing depends on the university providing the course.
Free for audit access, but some courses have paid certification options. Licensing depends on the university providing the course.
Relation
Related to open educational resources (OER), inclusive pedagogy, and online course design
Format
Online courses (videos, interactive quizzes, reading materials, peer-reviewed assignments)
Language
English (with multilingual subtitles in Spanish, French, German, and more)
Type
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Open Educational Resource (OER)
Identifier
Coursera - Open Higher Education Courses
Coverage
Global (Courses available for learners worldwide)
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Collection
Citation
Coursera (Collaborating Universities and Institutions)
, “Coursera,” digital4allOER, accessed May 5, 2025, https://digital4alloer.ucd.ie/items/show/24.