What is Coursera course

Coursera is a wonderful resource for learning, reviewing, and discussing academia. It comes bundled with multiple different resources, including a Wiki page for extra resources, and a Forum where classmates can ask one another for clarification of points discussed in the video and create study groups to review and learn. The structured format, open resources, discussion page, and testing all make the website a wonderful place to attain knowledge.

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Every course on Coursera is taught by top instructors from the world’s best universities and educational institutions. Courses include recorded video lectures, auto-graded and peer-reviewed assignments, and community discussion forums.

It ​includes

· An introduction/syllabus and a basic outline of materials the course will discuss.
· A set of lectures, ranging anywhere from 3-6 videos, that are each 20-30 minutes each which introduce concepts and basic problems. Students are encouraged to discuss difficulties in the Forum.
· A problem set/assignment/quiz that you are required to submit that reinforces the material introduced in the videos. Some courses allow discussion in the Forum regarding these topics, others do not.
·Your assignment grade will be given to you the following week, and a new set of lectures are released. The same process is repeated again.
· At the end of the course (usually 8-10 weeks), a Final exam is given. These exams are flexible (you can take the exam in a certain range of days), and count towards the final grade alongside quizzes, tests, and problem sets.

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Learning how to learn

About this course: This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. We’ll learn about the how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. 
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Suggestions for the selection of the course

  • Pick the right course. This is crucially important - in order for you to maximize learning and enjoyment, it is necessary for you to pick a course you both enjoy and know you will get a lot out of.
  • Spend time on the course. Think of the course not as a recreational activity, but like a class in school. Like any regular class, courses require concentration, review, and studying.
  • Review old material. Without reviewing old material, taking the Final Exam will be much harder, and you will not be able to retain the basic concepts.
  • Ask Questions. Coursera's Forum is a brilliant place for students to ask questions and discuss the videos before taking exams. If you have questions, be sure to ask them - teachers also look over the posts and answer appropriately.

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See Some Examples

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