How to take an online Coursera course for free

What is MOOCs?

A massive open online course (MOOC) is a free Web-based distance learning program that is designed for the participation of large numbers of geographically dispersed students. A MOOC may be patterned on a college or university course or may be less structured.

Is there any Activity point for MOOCs by KTU?

What is Coursera?

Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, specializations, and degrees in a variety of subjects, such as engineering, humanities, medicine, biology, social sciences, mathematics, business, computer science, digital marketing, data science, and others.

How to take a Coursera course for free ?

• Step one

Go to https://www.coursera.org Login/Signup to account

• Step 2

Search the needed course on the search bar (eg :Machine learning) and select one from the listed course

• Step 3

Click on Financial aid available

• Step 4

Click on Continue the application

• Step 5

Fill the form and Click Continue

• Step 6

Fill the form as shown below

Paste the Answers for: (Make changes in the answers to your wish)

Why are you applying for financial aid?

I have currently joined for computer science engineering in one of the most prestigious colleges in India. 

Recently, we had been given an assignment to complete a course on the basics of __(Paste Name of Course you selected here)____ within three to five months. We had been given this since our tutor had thought it would be an additional benefit when it comes to college placements and it would be easier to understand what is taught in class for students who have earlier had no information on the subject.

As I am currently residing in the college accommodation and we have no internships until we finish two semesters, I cannot possible pay up for this course. Also, the allowance I've been granted is not sufficient enough to meet the course fee. 

It would be a great honor if I am granted the financial aid to acquire the certificate from your esteemed organization. 

I look forward to take up many other courses as I want to excel in my field of studies with the help of Coursera.

How will taking this course help you achieve your  career goals ?

The importance of education is one thing that I am completely aware of ever since I was a young child. I have seen a lot of people that had to struggle in their lives because of the lack of education. Earlier in my life, my parents had made a promise to do whatever they can to inculcate the value of education in me. 

The certificate that I will earn when I complete this course will be a key element in my collection of certificates which I can proudly present whilst in an interview. Also, it will be a stepping stone for me in class as I have no previous knowledge of computer programming or __(Paste Name of Course you selected here)__ as I was a Bio and Math major. 

My bachelor's degree in computer science technology along with various other courses that I would enroll for in the future at Coursera would really help me out in the four years that I will spend in college.

If you answered No. please understand why.

I would not like a low interest loan as I would find it difficult to repay it later.  

In case I haven't got a job, it would be really hard for me to pay back the loan on time.

• Step 7

Click Submit application

You will receive mail when your financial aid is approved. it may take 15 days minimum