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Best higher education Courses Online

We compared 20 Higher Education courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $49.00 to $537.30. 11 come from a named university or institution, including Arizona State University, Stellenbosch University and Maryville University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

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  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here University-backed

    AI-Powered Higher Education

    Offered by Arizona State University

    Welcome to AI-Powered Higher Education—a course designed for faculty, student support staff, and academic leaders who are ready to explore how generative AI can meaningfully impact teaching, learning, and the student exp...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Higher education assessing in the age of AI

    Offered by Stellenbosch University

    This course delves into the role of assessment in higher education amid the advancements in AI. Participants will reflect on the integration of AI tools in assessments, with a focus on enhancing student engagement, authe...

    $149.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Higher education teaching in the age of AI

    Offered by Stellenbosch University

    In this course participants will critically examine the changing role of university teachers, considering the implications of AI on the teaching profession. The course provides a thoughtful and theoretically informed exp...

    $149.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Reimagining higher education teaching in the age of AI

    Offered by Stellenbosch University

    This course provides an exploration of the evolving role of higher education in the context of AI advancements. Participants will examine the concept of AI literacies and their significance in navigating the AI landscape...

    $149.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX PhD University-backed

    Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership

    Offered by Maryville University

    The Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership is designed for those looking to enhance their leadership skills and impact within the educational sector. This program focuses on critical areas such as policy deve...

  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Higher education learning in the age of AI

    Offered by Stellenbosch University

    This course explores how teachers in higher education can reconsider their approach to students’ learning in the age of AI. This course provides a learning-centred approach to the inclusion of AI when designing students’...

    $149.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Neuroeducation - Challenges For Learning: Higher Education

    Offered by Project University

    The course Neuroeducation - Challenges For Learning: Higher Education was developed to understand how neuroscience principles can contribute to improving teaching and learning within the university context. Given the inc...

    $49.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Cultural Leadership in Higher Education

    Offered by King's College London

    This course focuses on the unique aspects of leadership within the context of higher education. You'll explore how cultural factors influence leadership styles and decision-making processes, aiming to enhance your effect...

    $537.30
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    AI in Higher Education

    Offered by Stellenbosch University

    This course explores the integration of artificial intelligence into higher education. You will gain insights into how AI can enhance teaching and learning processes, driving efficiency and personalized experiences for s...

    $536.40
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Attaining Higher Education

    Offered by Columbia University

    Prepare to transition to college using intentional decision-making. Aimed at active duty service members and veterans, with this course you will learn about the college admission process, including financial aid, to help...

    $50.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education

    Offered by Columbia University

    Supporting Veteran Success in Higher Education will provide participants with the tools necessary to better understand, empathize with, and proctor the success of veterans in pursuit of their academic, personal, and prof...

    $49.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Transferable Skills

    Offered by The University of Wisconsin-Madison

    The Introduction to Transferable Skills course is for faculty and other postsecondary instructors who want to improve how their students are learning four “21st century skills”, communication, teamwork, critical thinking...

    $125.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives

    Offered by Vanderbilt University

    The future of education is being shaped by AI, and this course provides a front-row seat to the conversations happening at the ASU+GSV AI Show—one of the leading global events on innovation in learning. In this course, y...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

    Offered by University of Michigan

    The course assumes that higher education is a gateway to the resources of society and that there is a need for institutions to become more socially just for all groups, with emphasis on low-income and minority population...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

    Offered by Vanderbilt University

    Despite what you may have heard, ChatGPT offers exciting possibilities for supporting innovative teaching and personalized education. This course provides practical techniques that any educator, from K-12 to higher educa...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    MOOC and Blended Learning

    Offered by Tsinghua University

    The development of online education has brought opportunities and challenges for traditional teaching and learning. Nowadays it’s very important to learn about online education, which can help us study better and more ea...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Teaching with the Smithsonian: Addressing 21st-Century Challenges in the College Classroom

    Offered by Montgomery College

    This course encourages educators to engage students with the Smithsonian Institution’s experts and collections (both tangible and digital), as they follow Montgomery College-Smithsonian Faculty (MCSF) Fellows on their vi...

    $59.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy Bootcamp

    The Ultimate University Bootcamp - from survive to thrive

    This course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of university life, providing practical insights and strategies to ease the transition from high school to higher education. With over 15 years of teaching e...

    $59.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate

    Faculty Development Program in Research and Innovation

    DescriptionTake the next step in your career! Whether you’re an up-and-coming professional, an experienced executive, aspiring manager, budding Professional. This course is an opportunity to sharpen your skills in resear...

    $199.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Offered by Deep Teaching Solutions

    The Uncommon Sense Teaching Specialization is a foundational program that prepares you to teach based on leading-edge insights from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and movie-making. Your instructors have real-world e...

    $79.00
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 19 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $537.30, with the middle of the range around $59.99 — a spread of $488.30. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, edX and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 11 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Arizona State University, Stellenbosch University and Maryville University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

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