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I found this one particularly interesting and have already enrolled.



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Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
with Charles Cockell

Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

Next Session:
Jan 28th 2013 (5 weeks long)
Workload: 3-4 hours/week






Okay, so awhile ago, I completed this course. I promised to come back and give my take on it.

I found the site to be easily navigated. The course material wasn't too far advanced that someone without prior knowledge would definitely be able to grasp every concept put forth.

Even if you are familiar with the information, you still learn quite a lot.

The video lectures were broken up, no more than 10mins each with the ability to download and watch at your own convenience.

There was a multiple choice test after each week based on the material presented and I found them neither too difficult or too easy.

Overall, an exceptional experience and I have looked into taking further courses from this site.

Thanks for all the great responses and if anyone has taken or is taking courses from this site, let us know how your experience was.