Frequently Asked Questions

To enroll in a MOOC, you need to create an account on edx.org, browse through our course catalog here, and click on the 'Enroll' button on the course page.

All of our MOOCs are free to audit, which gives you access to all the course materials, additional readings and discussion forums where you can interact with other learners.

Prerequisites vary depending on the course. For example, for a course in solar energy management, some engineering knowledge may be required. Each course description includes information about any prerequisites.

Some courses might require a small fee for the certificate, which will be clearly mentioned on the course page. If you choose to pay the course fee, you will earn a certificate upon successfully completing the course. The certificate can be shared on LinkedIn or other professional networks.

You can list both your credential and your certificate on your LinkedIn profile under 'Education'.

Most of our courses are self-paced, meaning you can start and finish at any time. Some courses might have a suggested timeline to help guide your progress.

The edX Help Center has a wide variety of articles guides to answer your questions and assist you through your learner journey. If you need further assistance, you can reach out to edX by submitting a support ticket.

You can interact with fellow learners in the discussion forums, and reach the course team through the email address displayed at the beginning of your course. While there won't be direct, real-time communication with professors, they will still play a significant role in the learning process through brief video lectures to clarify complex concepts and guide learners through various interactive learning components. The course team members monitor the forums and will respond to your questions as quickly as possible.

The primary language of instruction is English. The availability of subtitles will be mentioned on the course page.

You will need a computer or a smartphone with internet access. If your course requires specific software or hardware, this will be clearly mentioned in the course description.

Yes, each course has a dedicated discussion forum where learners can interact, ask questions, and discuss course content.

Course evaluation methods vary. They may include quizzes, assignments, peer-reviewed projects, and exams. The specific evaluation methods for each course are outlined in the course syllabus.

If you need to drop a course midway, you can do so from your course dashboard. You can re-enroll in the course when it is offered again. However, your progress will not be saved, and you will need to pay again to obtain a certificate.

From time to time we will offer coupons to enable learners to access our courses at a discount. We will send out notifications in this instances for learners to take advantage of.

Yes, you can start your course in the audit track and upgrade to the verified track later, as long as you do so before the upgrade deadline passes. Check the upgrade deadline date in the on the right side of the course homepage under 'Important Dates'. It is not possible to upgrade after the deadline or the course end.

At the moment no, although your professor might ask you to take a unit on an existing edx course as part of your degree studies. Explore here for on-site courses

Access duration can vary by course. Some courses provide lifetime access, while others may have a specific end date. The course description will provide details.

Yes, you can enroll in and take multiple courses at the same time. Please consider your schedule and commitments to ensure you can dedicate enough time to each course.

The duration of each course varies between 6-10 weeks. You can expect to spend about 1-3 hours per week on coursework. The estimated time commitment for each course is listed on the course page.