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ClassCentral.com issued a list of the 100 most popular free online university courses of 2019. These MOOCs have been developed by 68 universities.

In the past eight years, over 900 universities have launched 13,500 online courses, which have been taken by 110 million learners.

Class Central’s ranking is based on data generated from the users on its website, specifically regarding enrollments and bookmarks.

This is the list:

University of Tasmania
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
via FutureLearn

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Differential Equations for Engineers
via Coursera

British Council
Teaching English: How to Plan a Great Lesson
via FutureLearn

Princeton University
The Art of Structural Engineering: Vaults
via edX

University of Groningen
Improving Your Study Techniques
via FutureLearn

British Council
Understanding IELTS: Speaking
via FutureLearn

Doon University, Dehradun, UGC
Mathematical Economics
via Swayam

Princeton University
Constitutional Interpretation
via edX

The University of Texas at Austin
Happier Employees and Return-On-Investment Course
via edX

The University of British Columbia
Gender and Sexuality: Applications in Society
via edX

University of Leeds
The IB Extended Essay: Managing your Research Project
via FutureLearn

University System of Maryland
Agile Leadership Principles
via edX

Banaras Hindu University, UGC
ANIMATIONs
via Swayam

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis
via Coursera

Tel Aviv University
Unlocking Information Security: Part Ⅰ
via edX

University of Minnesota
Herbal Medicine
via Coursera

Amnesty International
Digital Security and Human Rights
via edX

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fundamentals of Statistics
via edX

British Council
Ideas for a Better World: Leading Change Through Policymaking
via FutureLearn

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, NPTEL
Ethical Hacking
via Swayam

University of California, Santa Cruz
C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals
via Coursera

University of Roehampton
The Tudors
via FutureLearn

Microsoft
Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction for Absolute Beginners
via edX

McMaster University
Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.
via Coursera

IBM
Python for Data Science and AI
via Coursera

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Critical thinking: reasoned decision making
via edX

University of Colorado System
Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School
via Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder
Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders
via Coursera

Yale University
Introduction to Climate Change and Health
via Coursera

EDHEC Business School
Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management
via Coursera

University of Toronto
Introduction to Self-Driving Cars
via Coursera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Applying Data Analytics in Finance
via Coursera

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Introduction to Applied Machine Learning
via Coursera

State University of New York
Empowering Yourself in a Post-Truth World
via Coursera

Macquarie University
Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict
via Coursera

University of Virginia
Hypothesis-Driven Development
via Coursera

MathWorks
Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB
via Coursera

University of Rochester
Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness
via Coursera

University of Michigan
Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health
via Coursera

University of Pennsylvania
Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes
via Coursera

Eindhoven University of Technology
Improving Your Statistical Questions
via Coursera

Harvard University
The Health Effects of Climate Change
via edX 3-5

Harvard University
China’s Political and Intellectual Foundations: From Sage Kings to Confucius
via edX

The University of Hong Kong
Blockchain and FinTech: Basics, Applications, and Limitations
via edX

The University of Texas at Austin
Machine Learning
via edX

Hong Kong Polytechnic University
English@Work: Basic Job Interview Skills
via edX

Harvard University
Child Protection: Children’s Rights in Theory and Practice
via edX 1-3

Columbia University
Freedom of Expression and Information in the Time of Globalization: Foundational Course
via edX

Harvard University
CS50 for Lawyers
via edX

Harvard University
Women Making History: Ten Objects, Many Stories
via edX 2-3

Google
Advanced Android with Kotlin
via Udacity

Stanford University
The New World of Arnold Schönberg’s Piano Music
via Stanford OpenEdx

International Monetary Fund
Financial Development and Financial Inclusion
via edX 8-10

Linux Foundation
Exploring GraphQL: A Query Language for APIs
via edX

Harvard University
Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
via edX 2-3

The World Bank
The Future of Work: Preparing for Disruption
via edX

Research and Development in Discrete Industries
via openSAP

Harvard University
Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather
via edX

University of the Witwatersrand
Academic writing for clarity and meaning
via edX 2-3 hours

University of Michigan
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
via FutureLearn

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, NPTEL
An Introduction to Programming through C++
via Swayam

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, NPTEL
Python for Data Science
via Swayam

Chennai Mathematical Institute, NPTEL
Programming, Data Structures And Algorithms Using Python
via Swayam

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, NPTEL
Programming in Java
via Swayam

University of California, Berkeley
Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work
via edX

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Machine Learning with Python: from Linear Models to Deep Learning
via edX

University of Strathclyde
Caring for Children Moving Alone: Protecting Unaccompanied and Separated Children
via FutureLearn

Queensland University of Technology
Inclusive Education: Essential Knowledge for Success
via FutureLearn

Raspberry Pi Foundation, National Centre for Computing Education
Introduction to Encryption and Cryptography
via FutureLearn

University System of Maryland
Data Analysis for Decision Making
via edX

IBM
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
via Coursera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Applying Data Analytics in Marketing
via Coursera

deeplearning.ai
Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
via Coursera

Emory University
Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories
via Coursera

IE Business School
Brand Identity and Strategy
via Coursera

University of Colorado Boulder
Developing a Systems Mindset
via Coursera

Amazon Web Services, Amazon
Getting Started with AWS Machine Learning
via Coursera

California Institute of the Arts
The Language of Design: Form and Meaning
via Coursera

Imperial College London
Introduction to Android graphics
via Coursera

Copenhagen Business School
The Neuromarketing Toolbox
via Coursera

Ural Federal University
Personal growth basics (for people with limited health abilities)
via edX 6-7

Macquarie University
GMBA824 Know your customers
via Coursera

Tapei Medical University
Nutrition: Eating to Live Well
via FutureLearn

Seoul National University
Counseling Practice and Research
via edX 1-2

Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, NPTEL
Joy of computing using Python
via Swayam

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, NPTEL
Artificial Intelligence Search Methods For Problem Solving
via Swayam

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, NPTEL
Introduction to Machine Learning (IITM)
via Swayam

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, NPTEL
Developing Soft Skills and Personality
via Swayam

University of Reading
Managing People: Understanding Individual Differences
via FutureLearn

Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Digital Transformation in the Classroom
via FutureLearn

Université Côte d’Azur
From database to big data
via France Université Numerique

The Open University
Diplomacy in the 21st Century
via FutureLearn

University of Exeter
Understanding Gender Inequality
via FutureLearn

EIT Food, Università di Torino, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Science Communication and Public Engagement
via FutureLearn

University of Amsterdam
English Pronunciation in a Global World
via FutureLearn

Johns Hopkins University
America’s Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact
via Coursera

King’s College London
Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice
via FutureLearn

Waseda University
Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part1
via edX 3-5

University of Glasgow
End of Life Care: Challenges and Innovation
via FutureLearn

Deakin University
Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition
via FutureLearn

Links to the courses at Class Central

 

 

The edX organization has implemented a new revenue model on its catalog, based on charging to access graded problems. Anant Agarwal, CEO at edX, made the announcement today on the official edX blog.

Audit learners (free learners) will continue to access the core course content, including videos, resources, discussion forum, and practice problems, but they will need to upgrade to the “verified learner status” and pay a fee (usually $50 to $100) to unlock graded assessments.

Additionally, after the free course ends, users won’t be able to access content unless they upgrade into the paid option. This time limit feature will be set on most of the existing courses.  “Existing audit track enrollments will not be affected. Learners will be able to access all content in any course(s) they enrolled in prior to December 17, 2018,” edX explained.

With this model, edX expects to generate a 30% increase in its overall revenue, which will be split with partners, as sources told IBL News.

This change, aligned with the business practices of Coursera, Udacity and other competitors, comes after several months of exploring different revenue models and is part of edX’s strategy to become sustainable. Particularly, edX’s paywall will be similar to FutureLearn’s upgrading feature. Coursera was the first to charge for graded assignments three years ago.

During the testing time prior to the implementation, edX claimed that it didn’t receive negative feedback from learners, although some university partners complained about it during the last Global Forum conference in Boston last month.

“We have decided on a model that we feel will best drive edX forward while staying true to our mission,” explained Anant Agarwal. “We wanted to strike a balance of moving edX towards financial sustainability while maintaining a robust level of free access.”

Also, MITx shared his view. “We support edX in its mission and path. We are working to ensure we maintain the integrity of the learning experience for all learners under this updated model. Materials for over 2,600 MIT courses will continue to be available for free to all learners on MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW).”

Dhawal Shah, founder of Class Central, said “that edX’s paywall will now be higher than Coursera’s, especially since Coursera has born the brunt of criticism about restricting access to MOOCs, which many attributed to pressure from Coursera’s VC investors.”  “Strangely enough, with this change to edX, Coursera is now the MOOC platform that allows free users to go furthest before hitting a paywall.”

• edX Blog: Updates To Our Platform: Achieving Long-Term Sustainability
• Inside Higher Ed: EdX’s Struggle for Sustainability