FUN MOOC vs OpenClassrooms
FUN MOOC
fun-mooc.frOpenClassrooms
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| Figure | FUN MOOC | OpenClassrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €300/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Online Course Marketplaces | 7.8 (#69) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Spec score · MOOC Platforms | 7.8 (#39) | 8.1 (#27) |
| Course duration | A MOOC may last four to nine weeks or remain open for a year, depending on the course. | A course typically represents about 5–15 hours of work, depending on the learner’s pace. |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Paris, France | Paris, France |
| Learning format | Learners can take courses interactively, collaboratively, and at their own pace, with weekly course materials and short videos. | Courses include educational text, videos, automatically corrected quizzes, and self-corrected practice activities. |
| Support | The site provides an Aide et Contact support link for learner help. | Learners can ask questions in discussion spaces, where classmates can help, and program students can receive mentor guidance. |
Plans
OpenClassrooms
- Free-access coursesFree
- Training paths€300 a month
- Monthly subscription by credit cardPrice not published
In their own words
OpenClassrooms
OpenClassrooms is an online learning platform offering free courses and career-focused training programs, including programs that lead to recognized credentials. Its catalog lists 600 free, open-access courses and more than 50 training programs. Lessons may include educational text, videos, automatically corrected quizzes, and self-corrected practice; a course typically takes about 5–15 hours, depending on pace. Training students receive one-on-one guidance from a mentor with expertise in their field and work on projects based on real business scenarios. Learners can ask questions in discussion spaces, and premium members can download course videos in high definition for offline viewing. Courses are available online year-round on computers, tablets, and smartphones. Free-access courses require an account and cost nothing. Training paths range from €300 to €500 per month and last 6 to 18 months; monthly subscription pricing varies by program. The service is available on the web and iOS. OpenClassrooms says it is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 and identifies dynamic notifications not being read by screen readers as an accessibility issue.