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Seven elite universities, including CMU, offering free online courses

Seven elite universities, including CMU, offering free online courses OLI and CMU are in good company on a curated list of top-tier schools that offer free online courses. Learn about the other schools and their online offerings below. Read more

By |2019-06-19T15:39:28-04:00June 19th, 2019|All posts, Of general interest|

All OLI courses and materials for independent learners

These courses are available to independent learners. Many are free, but some carry a modest fee. Open & Free courses have no cost, no instructor, no schedule, and no scored assessments such as quizzes or checkpoints. Independent Paid courses have no instructor and no schedule. Some of them may include scored assessments such as

By |2024-02-16T15:22:05-05:00February 16th, 2024|

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis — Open & Free

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis: A Campbell Collaboration Online Course provides an overview of the steps involved in conducting a systematic (scientific) review of results of multiple quantitative studies. These steps include: problem formulation, searching for relevant literature, screening potentially eligible studies, coding and critically appraising studies, synthesizing results across studies using meta-analysis, reporting and disseminating

Free pilot of new OLI research course

A free pilot of OLI's new research course was announced at the What Works Global Summit 2022. A new OLI course titled "Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis" (SRMA) was announced at this year's What Works Global Summit 2022, hosted by the Campbell Collaboration. This graduate-level research course is a 2-year development effort between

By |2022-10-19T17:11:45-04:00October 19th, 2022|All posts, New tools and features, Research focus|

Anthropology Study Skills: The Student Cognition Toolbox — Open & Free

The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. This version of the SCT uses examples taken from the study of Anthropology, and gives study skills recommendations based on different topics in Anthropology.

Study Skills for Anatomy & Physiology: Student Cognition Toolbox — Open & Free

The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, the material draws from material in CMU OLI’s Anatomy & Physiology course.

Chemistry Study Skills: The Student Cognition Toolbox — Open & Free

The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory chemistry is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version draws from material in CMU OLI’s

Physics Study Skills: The Student Cognition Toolbox — Open & Free

The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory physics is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version draws from material in CMU OLI’s

Statistics Study Skills: The Student Cognition Toolbox — Open & Free

The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory statistics is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version gives examples and recommendations specifically for

Biology Study Skills: The Student Cognition Toolbox — Open & Free

The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory biology is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version draws from material in CMU OLI’s

Learning to Learn Online — Open & Free

Learning to Learn Online is a short course companion (8 modules) to help set up online learners for success.

Study Skills: Student Cognition Toolbox — Open & Free

The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory psychology is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version has been used in psychology courses and

General Chemistry 2 — Open & Free

General Chemistry 2 is a highly interactive and engaging course that covers all topics typical of second semester General Chemistry. The course includes a multitude of formative practice problems that are scaffolded and include detailed feedback. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below.

Evidence-Based Management — Open & Free

Begin to strengthen your EBM skills and critical mindset to improve the quality of your decisions.

Graphical Causal Models — Open & Free

An introduction to essential terminology and ways of using causal graphs to represent causal systems. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below.

General Chemistry 1 — Open & Free

General Chemistry 1 is a highly interactive and engaging course that covers all topics typical of first semester General Chemistry. The course includes a multitude of formative practice problems that are scaffolded and include detailed feedback, . Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below.

Elementary Chinese 1 — Open & Free

The first of two semesters on Mandarin Chinese that comprise CMU's Elementary Chinese course. Click here for Elementary Chinese 2. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below.

Engineering Statics — Open & Free

A highly interactive and highly effective approach to learning Engineering Statics. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below.

Environmental Technology — NSC STEM Pathways Open & Free

Learn about environmental technology in the contexts of HazMat, Safety, and Water Quality. Environmental students have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized federal certificates from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and are prepared for positions focusing on environmental issues, laboratory and field tests, and workplace safety. Learn

Mechatronics Technology — NSC STEM Pathways Open & Free

Learn skills in electrical, mechanical, and computer technologies in a course mapped to the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Level 1 certification. Students are prepared for entry-level Mechatronics positions in almost every industry. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below.

Electric Vehicle Technology — NSC STEM Pathways Open & Free

Learn about electric vehicle development and maintenance. Electric Vehicle students are prepared for product development positions in the automotive, communications, solar, wind turbine, and smart grid industries and service positions in the automotive industry. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below.

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OLI Website:
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OLI’s website has undergone a refresh, and so has the student registration process. Watch the video to see how easily students can register with a Course Key.

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