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Internet History, Technology, and Security

42 reviews

This course will open up the Internet and show you how it was created, who created it and how it works. Along the way we will meet many of the innovators who developed the Internet and Web technologies that we use today.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

25 reviews

Explore global transformations from 1760-1910, examining political, economic, and social revolutions that shaped the modern world. Understand key historical events and their lasting impact on society.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

History of Rock, Part One

18 reviews

Explore rock's evolution from pre-1955 to late 1960s, covering iconic artists, cultural context, and industry developments. Gain insights into the birth and transformation of this influential genre.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

History of Rock, Part Two

7 reviews

Explore rock's evolution from 1970-1990s, covering diverse styles like blues-rock, disco, punk, and grunge. Analyze cultural context, music business, and technological influences on iconic artists and genres.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Tel Aviv University;  Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Arab-Islamic History: From Tribes to Empires

24 reviews

Learn about the history of the Arab and Muslim world during its first millennium, including political, social and cultural aspects.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

8 reviews

Explore the history, policy, and practice of American education reform in this 8-week course from the University of Pennsylvania. Discover the key actors, decisions, and turning points that have shaped the education system, and understand how social forc…

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Global History of Architecture

10 reviews

Learn about humanity’s rich architectural history on this journey around the globe – from 100,000 BCE to ca. 1,600 CE.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

5 reviews

Develop a greater appreciation for how the air, water, land, and life formed and have interacted over the last 4.5 billion years.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hollywood: History, Industry, Art

10 reviews

Explore the history of Hollywood, from Edison and the birth of film to the rise of the internet.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $9.00

The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

6 reviews

Explore global history since 1910, examining pivotal moments, ideological shifts, and the evolution of societies through world wars, crises, and transformations that shape our modern world.

• Coursera
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Tangible Things: Discovering History Through Artworks, Artifacts, Scientific Specimens, and the Stuff Around You

9 reviews

Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts, scientific curiosities, and the stuff of everyday life.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Capitalism: A History

5 reviews

Examine how economic development fueled the United States’ evolution from 13 backwater colonies to a global power.

• edX
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Otis College of Art and Design

Fashion Style Icons and Design History

5 reviews

Explore 500 years of fashion history, from Renaissance to modern icons. Analyze cyclical trends, sketch designs, and create an original project inspired by historical elements.

• Kadenze
• 36 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

7 reviews

Explore the origins of modern Israel, from 19th-century Zionism to statehood. Examine key events like the British Mandate, World War II, and the 1948 War, understanding the complex factors that shaped Israel's establishment.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

2479 ratings at Coursera

Explore key periods in Western design history, tracing its evolution from instrumental practice to a creative field. Gain insights into design thinking and visual culture analysis.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)