Higher Education Courses

H.N.B Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar Garhwal;  CEC

Academic Writing

1732 reviews

This course aims to fill this gap by providing the fundamental knowledge required for effective and result oriented academic writing. It is a foundation course and the application of this knowledge completely depends on an individual learner and his or h…

• Swayam
• 15 weeks long
• 11th Jul, 2022
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

TU Munich

Academic Writing Made Easy

44 reviews

Struggling with writing an academic text? This MOOC will ease the pain – and make your writing shine.

• edX
• 2-3 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Stanford Seminar - Thesis Defense: Smart Tutoring Through Conversational Interfaces

1 review

In this dissertation, I present the design, development, and testing of four AI-based conversational tutoring systems that personalize learning for adults and children. For adult learning, I present two systems: QuizBot for helping college students learn…

• YouTube
• Less than 1 hour of material
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The IB Extended Essay: Managing your Research Project

53 reviews

Get expert guidance on writing your IB Diploma Programme extended essay with this course designed for IB students and teachers.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• 25th May, 2020
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Reading

A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study

23 reviews

Learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

49 ratings at Coursera

This course prepares you to embark upon your future graduate studies in the U.S. with confidence.

• Coursera
• 14 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 20th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

258 ratings at Coursera

This course is open to professionals interested in learning more about leadership in higher education for a changing demographic or interested in developing their own leadership skills. The very idea that individuals can be taught to lead is not without…

• Coursera
• 17 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 27th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Study Skills for University Success

68 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you’ll learn about many important skills to support your study, including time management, discovering your own learning styles, and reading more effectively and increasing your vocabulary. You’ll hear some guidelines for studying effecti…

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 20th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Speaking Skills for University Success

52 ratings at Coursera

As a student in an English-speaking university, you’ll need to speak in many situations, both formal and informal, planned and spontaneous. In this course, you’ll get advice for speaking in many different situations. You’ll learn how to prepare for an ac…

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 20th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The History of MIT (Spring 2011)

This course examines the history of MIT through the lens of the broader history of science and technology, and vice versa.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 13 hours worth of material
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Interdisciplinary Learning: Working Across Disciplines

15 ratings at FutureLearn

Thinking of doing an interdisciplinary degree? Learn how to study and work in an interdisciplinary environment.

• FutureLearn
• 4 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• 27th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Applying to U.S. Universities

10 reviews

This course will help international students (non-U.S. citizens) and non-native English speakers navigate the U.S. university admission process by offering practical information about the documents and pieces that make up a U.S. university application.

• Coursera
• 25 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 13th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

U101: Understanding College and College Life

446 ratings at Coursera

College can be confusing and intimidating, but U101 can help. If you were just admitted to college and are nervous about what the next step in life might look like, this course is for you. If you are the parent of a newly admitted college student and cur…

• Coursera
• 11 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 20th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How You Say It Matters: A Toolkit for Improving Communications About Academic Standing

Do you want to help your students experiencing academic difficulty feel motivated, not crushed? Learn our approach to “psychologically attuned” communications about academic standing. Watch the course introductory video on YouTube.

• edX
• 1-2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Skills to Succeed at University

9 ratings at FutureLearn

Prepare for university and master academic skills that are essential for undergraduates studying in the UK.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• 27th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)