Online courses for the autodidact

Fancy beefing up your skills with Yale or Cambridge? Or attending a local uni without exams? You are welcome...and it's free.
[This is archived content and may not display in the originally intended format.]

Some of the world’s most respected universities have free online courses in everything from art history and classical music through to sound production and modern poetry. 

First emerging in 2012, Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) have unlimited participation and open access. Anyone with web access can do the courses, which are often taught through videos, audio downloads and interactive quizzes. There are no entry requirements or fees, and they can be a great way to ‘test’ a subject before committing for further formal study.

Unlock Padlock Icon

Unlock this content?

Access this content and more

Emma Clark Gratton
About the Author
Emma Clark Gratton is an ArtsHub staff writer.