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Chinese University MOOC

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IBM SkillsBuild

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FigureChinese University MOOCIBM SkillsBuild
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Plans published21
Spec score · MOOC Platforms8.7 (#9)7.5 (#51)
Intended learnersThe platform describes its audience as people seeking to improve themselves through courses from well-known Chinese universities.IBM SkillsBuild serves adult learners, high school and university students, educators, and organizations that support learners.
PurposeChinese University MOOC is an online education platform offering courses from well-known Chinese universities.IBM SkillsBuild is a free education program that helps adult learners, high school and university students, and faculty develop skills and access career opportunities.
SupportUsers can contact online customer service for refund questions, and the help page lists [email protected] for password recovery assistance.IBM directs learners with additional questions to its SkillsBuild contact page to reach the appropriate support team.

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Chinese University MOOC

  • Free coursesFree
  • Paid coursesPrice not published

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IBM SkillsBuild

  • IBM SkillsBuildFree

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In their own words

Chinese University MOOC

Chinese University MOOC is an online education platform launched by NetEase and the Higher Education Press, offering courses from well-known Chinese universities. Anyone can register and use the MOOC learning model for free, and free courses are listed at free. Courses may combine video lessons, discussions, assignments, questions, and a final exam; teachers take part in forum support and assignment grading. Learners who meet a course’s assessment standard can apply for an electronic certificate signed by the instructor. Certificates are linked to the learner’s real identity and can be verified by number or QR code. The Android and iOS apps support lessons, quizzes, assignments, communication, course-material downloads, and notifications. Course subjects include humanities, arts, philosophy, history, engineering, agriculture, and medicine. Paid courses are bought as a whole, covering published and upcoming lessons during the course validity period; prices vary by course. Eligible self-developed courses may be fully refunded within seven days only if they have not started; iOS purchases follow Apple’s refund rules.

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IBM SkillsBuild

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