College Foundations: Reading, Writing, and Math This game-based course provides prospective students with a primer in college level reading, writing, and mathematics. Whether preparing to take... David HennessyAssistant Professor of EnglishStarts Sep 8, 2014

The Great Depression to the War on Terror: Enter the World Stage This course will explore the reasons for the Great Depression and the accomplishments of the New Deal; the role of United States in the Second... Nate WestonProfessorStarts Sep 22, 2014

Basic Genetics This course explores the role of meiosis in creating genetic variation. An investigation of alleles, traits, genotypes, phenotypes, genetic crosses, and the role of... Wendy Noffke, D.C.InstructorStarts Oct 20, 2014

Minecraft for Educators This short programme of study will open up the world of Minecraft for use in education. It is a course for teachers who are wishing to gamify their learning... Joel MillsTEL AdvisorStarts Jan 26, 2015

Teachers Without Borders: Educating Girls This course focuses on the continued education of teachers as multipliers of change. "Educating Girls" connects scholarship, classroom practice, and... Fred Mednick, Ed.DInstructorStarts Oct 6, 2014

Parenting in the Digital Age Technology use among children and adolescents is growing at an astronomical rate. Think about how many parents purchase their children smartphones... Andrew SwickheimerDirector of TechnologyStarts Sep 22, 2014

Phoneography - The basics of cell phone photography This 5-week course introduces students to the basics of phoneography/photography as a way to communicate ideas emphasizing content, composition, and... Jon Cox, MFAInstructorStarts Sep 8, 2014

History of Boston Explore the rich history of Boston, birthplace of the American Revolution. From the Puritans to the New England Patriots, this free course tells the story... Robert J. Allison, Ph.DProfessor of History and Chair Suffolk History Department, Professor at... Starts Oct 20, 2014

Microbes Rule the World: Effects of Disease on History While biologists have long understood the power of disease to shape events in world history, the depth of that power has rarely emerged in history books. This course... Gene A. SessionsInstructorStarts Sep 8, 2014

Getting Started with MinecraftEDU Minecraft has endless educational possibilities, but it can be really overwhelming to begin using it as an educational tool. This course is meant... Jason SchmidtInstructional Technologist - Bennington Public SchoolsStarts Oct 20, 2014

Understanding the Scientific Method Based on Next Generation Science Standards, this course provides an introduction to the role of science in society, feedback and regulation... Wendy Noffke, D.C. InstructorStarts Sep 22, 2014

Mars: The Next Frontier This course is designed for middle and high school students (ages 14 -18) to apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts to evaluate... Shawn BurgsInstructorStarts Sep 8, 2014

Cell Culture Basics This course is sponsored by Gibco and designed to prepare you for their Cell Culture Basics Certification. Learn the basic techniques for effective... Jonathan Zmuda, Ph.D.Associate Director of Cell BiologyStarts Sep 22, 2014

Digital Literacies I Whats in your digital teaching toolbox? Do you have the tools you need to reach 21st century learners? This course will introduce you to digital technologies and... Emil Ahangarzadeh, Ed.D.Director of Technical Statewide Education Technology ServicesStarts Sep 22, 2014

Employability Skills for Industry Employability skills are those basic skills necessary for getting, keeping, and doing well on a job. Entry-level employees with good personal skills have confidence in... Colorado Community College SystemColorado Community College System is launching the Colorado Helps Advanced... Starts Oct 20, 2014

Tinker, Make & Learn Making can be a powerful catalyst for building skills and understanding across a wide range of subjects. Intended for educators from all disciplines, Tinker... Robin Bartoletti, PhDEducational TechnologistStarts Dec 16, 2014

Five Habits of Highly Creative Teachers This course is designed to encourage educators to develop new creative habits that foster personal learning networks, content creation, and innovative... Cathleen NardiInstructorStarts Oct 6, 2014

Google Ninja Whether you are 13 or 113, this Google Ninja course is for you. Most people THINK they know how to use many of Google's free tools, but they actually... Matt BowmanFounder/CEOStarts Sep 22, 2014

Investigative Concepts: FBI Major Case #203 "Pizza Bomber" This six-week course is designed to help the criminal justice student learn how to gather, analyze, and process data in the course of large scale criminal case... Jerry Clark, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Gannon UniversityStarts Oct 6, 2014

The Gilded Age to the Roaring Twenties: Emergence of Modern... This course will explore government policies dealing with African-Americans and Native Americans; the rise of big business and urbanization; the second... Nate WestonProfessor, Harrington School of Communication and Media... Starts Sep 22, 2014

Helping History Teachers Become Writing Teachers Under Common Core, all teachers need to be writing teachers. Unfortunately, many history/social studies teachers have not had significant instruction and/or... Scott M. Petri, Ed.D.History TeacherStarts Jan 12, 2015

Allied Healthcare Careers: Beyond the Mask Are you interested in a career in the allied health field? If you have ever wondered what a medical coder does on a daily basis or what it takes to be a practical... Kelly BergeOnline Chair and Professor, School of Health Studies, Berkeley CollegeStarts Sep 22, 2014

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Exploring Her Work & Writing Life Laura Ingalls Wilders novels have inspired generations of readers of all ages. Unlike most fiction for young readers published during the Great... Pamela Smith HillInstructorStarts Sep 22, 2014

Literature and Change in Europe The study of literary texts can be dramatically enriched if one takes into account the material form in which they are presented to the reader: print or... Jan BaetensProfessor in Literature and Culture Starts Oct 20, 2014

The Civil War Era: Dividing a Nation This course examines the social, political, and economic development of the United States since the end of the Civil War. It traces the rise of an industrial and urban... Nate WestonProfessorStarts Sep 22, 2014

Digital Literacies II The goal of the Digital Literacy 2 course is to provide practicing and pre-service educators as well as others with the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance... Emil Ahangarzadeh, Ed.D.Director of Technical Statewide Education Technology ServicesStarts Jan 26, 2015

Ozarks History: Examining an American Culture This is an interdisciplinary course that introduces students to the study of the Ozarks through the arts, humanities, media, and social sciences. The course... Dr. Brooks BlevinsProfessor of Ozarks StudiesStarts Sep 8, 2014

Teaching Online: Reflections on Practice Designing and facilitating online courses with a diverse student population is a challenge for new, as well as experienced online instructors. This course invites... Emily McWorthyInstructional Designer and Instructor for Distance LearningStarts Oct 6, 2014

Universal Design for Digital Media Many web and media designers believe that the design process begins and ends with information architecture and visual design. Although these elements are... Howard KramerInstructorStarts Sep 22, 2014

Health and Wellness 101: Everyday Small Changes Good nutrition, physical activity, and healthy body weight are essential parts of a person's overall health and well-being. Together, these can help reduce a... Linda Yarrow, Ph.D, RD/LDInstructorStarts Oct 6, 2014

Exploring the Cell With content based on Next Generation Science Standards, this course explores the properties of life through the cell. Participants will explore: The structure... Wendy Noffke, D.C.InstructorStarts Oct 20, 2014

Intro to Accounting This course teaches students how to prepare, interpret and use the financial information of the business world to aid in making business and financial... Kevin Kimball, CPAAssociate Professor of AccountingStarts Sep 8, 2014

The World Columbian Exposition For six months, the Chicago Columbian Exposition of 1893 dazzled both Americans and the world. The largest Worlds Fair to date, the Chicago Fair... Kris A. MurrayAssistant Professor of HumanitiesStarts Sep 22, 2014

Networked Scholars This 4-week course introduces participants to the tools and practices associated with academics participation in online social networks in order to... George VeletsianosInstructorStarts Oct 20, 2014

What Matters: Understanding Mental Health This course is aimed at health care workers in the National Health Service (NHS) here in the UK. There is an expectation that course participants will... Sally HardyProfessor of Mental HealthStarts Sep 22, 2014

Human Nature in Film: Topics in Philosophy In this class we will be viewing films that both express perceived meaning in life and those that are seeking to find it. We will look at art that intends to imitate... Scott Shiffer, Ph.D.Director of Distance EducationStarts Oct 6, 2014

Project Management for Business Professionals This course provides an introduction to the concepts, techniques, and principles of project management. Primary emphasis will be on learning the project... Peter von StackelbergLecturer - Management and InnovationIn Progress

Mini Medical School This course is based on the long-running University of Colorado Mini Med School, founded in 1989, which was the first of its kind. It introduces the exciting basic... J. John Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.Professor of Immunology and MedicineStarts Sep 8, 2014

Cada Dia Spanish - Daily Conversations Quick, what does cada da mean? If you know, but dont speak Spanish, this course is for you. We are a community of learners, sharing daily, practical... Michael Henry, M.S.EdProgram Director, Technical FacilitatorStarts Sep 22, 2014

Digital Design with VHDL This course provides basic knowledge about digital design and implementation using VHDL as the description language, as well as skills in the use of... Najeem LawalAssistant Professor in ElectronicsStarts Sep 22, 2014

Discover Your Value This self-paced course provides participants with the opportunity to explore, assess, and document learning mastered through a variety of life... Dr. Michelle Kempke EpplerDean, College of Continuing & Professional EducationStarts Sep 8, 2014

OIL101: Fact or Friction? Are you using the right type of engine oil in your vehicle? Is synthetic, conventional, or blended oil the best? Are there certain oil types that are better than others... Tom GrothousAcademic Dean Starts Sep 22, 2014

Certificate Course in Structured Writing for Technical Documentation The field of technical writing has come a long way from writing clearly and concisely using a keyboard into a new world of structured writing and content... Phyllis CroceTechnical writerIn Progress

The Entrepreneurial Educator: Designing for the 21st Century Offered by Sonoma State University and taught by Dr. Paul Porter and Entrepreneur-in-Residence Mark Nelson, this course highlights the role of... Dr. Paul PorterProfessor of EducationStarts Oct 20, 2014

The Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends Learn to think like a futurist! Futurism is not about predicting the future, but making informed decisions today that will impact future developments. The Emerging... Sue Alman, PhDInstructorStarts Sep 22, 2014

Improving Teacher and Student Relationships This course will give both traditional classroom and virtual teachers resources for improving relationships and interactions with students. After... Scott Petri InstructorStarts Sep 22, 2014

Deteriorating Patient: Assessment, Recognition and Management This course is aimed at health care workers in the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK who need to understand how to recognise and intervene with a... Claire NadafPrincipal lecturerStarts Sep 22, 2014

Data Science en Agricultura This course is taught in Spanish. El curso "Data Science en Agricultura" dotrar a los alumnos de los conocimientos esenciales sobre Data Science, de... Miguel-ngel SiciliaChair ProfessorStarts Oct 20, 2014

Teaching Flipped Teaching Flipped gives university faculty an introduction to the ins and outs of teaching with a flipped, hybrid, or online MOOC-type classroom. The course will... Dr. Cynthia FurseInstructorStarts Sep 8, 2014

Art, Technology & Media: Digital Imaging This course will examine the intersection of technology, culture, and the fine arts. Digital Imaging will focus on the use and manipulation of the image in print and... James Morgan, MFALecturer, Digital Media ArtsStarts Sep 8, 2014

Introduction to Cybersecurity This course provides an overview of the evolving field of cybersecurity, with an introduction to cybersecurity standards and law. Students will learn about... Gary M. Jackson, Ph.D.Chief Scientist and Technical Lead, LeidosStarts Sep 22, 2014

Business Ethics for the Real World This course is designed to provide an introduction to the subject of ethical behavior in business. The course provides an understanding of the nature of ethics... Kirk O. HansonExecutive Director, Markkula Center for Applied EthicsIn Progress

Copyright Clarity In this course, you will learn about the most common myths and misinformation related to copyright and fair use. You'll learn how copyright law protects both... Renee HobbsProfessor, Harrington School of Communication and Media... Starts Oct 6, 2014

Dont Panic! The Professors Guide to Teaching: Course Design Don't panic! Teaching is an incredibly difficult endeavor, but its foundation is great course design, which is something you can master. Participants in this... Bruce Kelley, Ph.D.Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning and Professor of... Starts Sep 8, 2014

Certificate Course in Writing for a Global Market With the industrial, technical, and commercial market becoming more and more global, it is imperative that writers understand the importance of writing for... Phyllis CroceInstructor, SME and Content Developer for JER OnlineIn Progress

First Peoples to the Early Republic: Born in Colonialism This course will explore Native American cultures and the impacts of colonial and U.S. government policies on them; European colonization with particular... Nate WestonProfessorStarts Sep 22, 2014

Creating an Ethical Corporate Culture This course is designed to provide executives, managers, and supervisors the knowledge and tools to create and sustain an ethical culture in their... Kirk O. HansonExecutive Director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa... In Progress

Adventures in Innovative Learning Design and Technology Explore the exciting learning technology landscape that has been created by unlimited access to information, online tools perfect for collaboration, and the... Julia Parra, Ed.D.Assistant Professor of EducationStarts Sep 2, 2014

Reduce Your Organizations Social Media Risk Effective social media policy protects an organization from risk at the same time as it enables employees to develop more effective ways to accomplish work... Steve MirandaManaging Director of CAHRSIn Progress

Use Mapping to Position Your Brand When it comes to improving sales and market share, knowing what consumers want isnt enough. You also need to know what they believe your product or... Sachin Gupta, Ph.DProfessor of MarketingIn Progress

Introduction to Behavioral Science Degree Programs This course is designed to help you get started as a behavioral science student, become familiar with the academic programs within the field, and prepare... Giovana AlisaAdvisor and Adjunct FacultyIn Progress

Data-Driven Marketing: Leveraging Big Data for Your Business Its like hunting big game in Africa (without the animals, the African Savanna, or the actual hunt). Its big data and it informs your marketing strategy and opens the... Johannes GehrkeTisch University Professor in the Department of Computer ScienceIn Progress

Introduction to the Profession of Evaluation This course provides an introduction to the profession of evaluation. Key topics include the various uses, purposes, and benefits of conducting evaluations... Stewart Donaldson, Ph.D.Professor and Director of the Claremont Evaluation Center... In Progress Make the Strategic Case for Disability in the Workplace With human capital development and the search for talent being one of the most pressing problems of businesses today, it's imperative to consider all possible... Susanne Bruyere, Ph.D., CRC Director of the Employment and Disability Institute at Cornell... In Progress

Projecting Your Brand Through New Media Youll explore how to use new media to communicate your brand promise in a cohesive way by maintaining your brand voice. And you will learn how to conduct... Bill Carroll, Ph.D.Senior LecturerIn Progress

Attract Talent to Your Organization with Social Media A key skill for HR practitioners or hiring managers is the ability to attract talent to the organization. Today, the availability of social media tools has changed this... Christopher J. Collins, Ph.D.Associate Professor and Director, CAHRSIn Progress

Philosophy and Film This class will engage some of the central questions surrounding the human experience through the medium of film. Film is not merely entertainment, but... William A. LindenmuthProfessor of PhilosophyIn Progress

Doing Journalism with Data: First Steps, Skills and Tools This free five-module online introductory course gives you the essential concepts, techniques, and skills to effectively work with data and produce compelling data... Simon RogersInstructorIn Progress

Build a Business Case for Allowing Employees to Work Remotely Technological advances have enabled organizations to tap into talent wherever it may be located. Companies are also increasingly operating globally and... Bradford S. Bell, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorIn Progress