10 Free Coursera Classes starting next Monday, June 24

It’s summer time! Coursera has 10 free courses that start next Monday, June 24, from computer networking to biology. Sign up now if you’re interested in joining.

Software Defined Networking

Georgia Institute of Technology

In this course, you will learn about software defined networking and how it is changing the way communications networks are managed, maintained, and secured.

Computer Networks

University of Washington

The Internet is a computer network that millions of people use every day. Understand the design strategies used to solve computer networking problems while you learn how the Internet works.

Networks Illustrated: Principles without Calculus

Princeton University

This course serves as an introduction to the basic principles that govern all aspects of our networked lives. We will learn about companies like Google and technologies like the Internet in a way that requires no mathematics beyond basic algebra.

Introduction to Public Speaking

University of Washington

A report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that employers want job candidates with strong communication skills. Similarly, educational success also requires the ability to articulate your thoughts clearly.

Computational Molecular Evolution

Technical University of Denmark

In this course you will learn about how and why DNA and protein sequences evolve. You will learn the theory behind methods for building and analyzing phylogenetic trees, and get hands-on experience with some widely used software packages.

English Common Law: Structure and Principles

University of London

For students or professionals who have an interest in learning about the development and application of the law in a common law jurisdiction.

The Camera Never Lies

University of London

Film, images & historical interpretation in the 20th century for those who have a general interest in photojournalism, and films based on historical events.

The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

University of Toronto

Learn how social factors promote mental health, influence the onset and course of mental illness, and affect how mental illnesses are diagnosed and treated.

Vaccine Trials: Methods and Best Practices

Johns Hopkins University

This course will explore the process of evaluating investigational vaccines in clinical trials including informed consent, recruitment, enrollment, safety evaluation, and quality data collection.

Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

University of California, San Francisco

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This course covers the basics of normal nutrition for optimal health outcomes and evidence-based diets for a variety of diseases.