About / Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is MOOC List?

MOOC List is an aggregator (directory) of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by different providers.
MOOC List is a website where you can find free online courses (MOOCs) offered by the best universities around the world.
We don’t give MOOCs. We don’t create MOOCs.

How can I find a MOOC in this website?

To find a MOOC:
1) use the “Find MOOCs by” menu. Here you can browse MOOCs by:
    - Multiple Criteria
    - Providers and Categories
    - University/Entity
    - Instructor
    - Country
    - Language
    - Type of Certificate
    - Tag

2) in the home page you can:
    - View the Upcoming courses (for the next 30 days)
    - View the Last submitted or updated courses
    - Browse by Course Categories, MOOC's Providers and Cloud of Tags.

3) use the Search form on the top of the page.

How do I enroll in a course?

To enroll in a course, click on the button “Go to course” on the course page. This will take you directly to the course website (a different platform) where you can register for the course following the procedures of the provider.

Every time I click on the button "Go to course" I literally wait for hours and nothing happens!

The problem might be in your browser if you have an ad blocker. When the ad blocker is not active, the button works. See if you have active any kind of ad blocker, if you have, you have to deactivate it.

How much do MOOCs cost?

Nothing. They are free. Although some providers may charge for things like course completion certificates or exams.

How do I get more information about a course?

To have more information about a course, click on the button “Go to course”. You will get direct access to the course website with more information. For any other information that is not available, contact the provider that offer the course.

I live in UK. Some of the courses have the "USA" tag as Country. Am I able to study and claim the certificate?

Yes! Anyone can register for the courses. The tag “Country" refers to the country of the university/entity that offers the course.

What is the value of Certificates?

To know more about the certificates, you have to contact the initiative or university that gives the course.

Do I need to register in MOOC List List to take a course?

No.

Why should I register in MOOC List?

Registering in MOOC List allows you to evaluate courses and leave reviews, and also gives you access to “My MOOC List”.

How do I register in MOOC List?

Go to “Create new account”. Enter a username, a valid e-mail address and the characters in the CAPTCHA field. You will receive an email with your account details and an URL that you must follow. This URL redirects you to a page, where you must put the password that you want and confirm that password. Don’t forget to click on the “Save” button to save the password.

I forgot/lost my password, how do I get a new password?

Go to “Request new password”. Enter your Username or e-mail address. You will receive an email with an URL that you must follow. This URL leads you to a page, where you must put the password that you want and confirm that password. Don’t forget to click on the “Save” button to save the password. Make sure that you don’t have any opened session in your browser when you do this procedure. If you want to make a secure password with your own words please use this Password Generator made by us.

What is “My MOOC List”?

“MOOC List” has thousands of different courses. “My MOOC List” is the way to bookmark your favorites MOOCs. You must be registered and logged in to use this list.

Is “My MOOC List” publicly available?

Yes it is. To share your “My MOOC List”, access your account, click on the tab “My MOOC List (sharable)” and share the URL with your friends.

Will I receive any email notification about a specific course?

"MOOC List" don't send notifications about a specific course via email. However, you can subscribe our mailing list here. We will give you informations with the courses that will start within a week, and suggestions of self-paced courses. The best way to stay updated is to subscribe our mailing list!

How can I add/list a MOOC in MOOC List?

If you have a MOOC and you want to have it listed in our site, please contact us here and we will provide you the information that we need.

How much cost add a MOOC in MOOC List?

Nothing. It’s free.

Can I add a MOOC that requires payment to access the course?

No. “MOOC List” only list courses with open access (free). The course could have the option to pay for the certificate or exam, but the access to the course should be free.

How do I create a MOOC?

MOOC List don’t create courses. There are several free platforms that can be used to build online courses, like OpenEdX, Moodle among others.

How do I contact the team from MOOC List?

To contact us use this contact form.