{"id":156,"date":"2021-10-17T04:04:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-17T04:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/?p=156"},"modified":"2021-10-27T09:52:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T09:52:00","slug":"futurelearn-vs-coursera-where-to-go-for-distance-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/reviews\/futurelearn-vs-coursera-where-to-go-for-distance-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"FutureLearn vs Coursera: Where to Go for Distance Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/reviews\/futurelearn-vs-coursera-where-to-go-for-distance-learning\/#FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_An_Overview\" title=\"FutureLearn vs Coursera: An Overview\">FutureLearn vs Coursera: An Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/reviews\/futurelearn-vs-coursera-where-to-go-for-distance-learning\/#FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Who_Is_It_For\" title=\"FutureLearn vs Coursera: Who Is It For?\">FutureLearn vs Coursera: Who Is It For?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/reviews\/futurelearn-vs-coursera-where-to-go-for-distance-learning\/#FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Types_of_Courses_Offered\" title=\"FutureLearn vs Coursera: Types of Courses Offered\">FutureLearn vs Coursera: Types of Courses Offered<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/reviews\/futurelearn-vs-coursera-where-to-go-for-distance-learning\/#FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Pricing_Refunds\" title=\"FutureLearn vs Coursera: Pricing &amp; Refunds\">FutureLearn vs Coursera: Pricing &amp; Refunds<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/reviews\/futurelearn-vs-coursera-where-to-go-for-distance-learning\/#FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Enrolment_Usability\" title=\"FutureLearn vs Coursera: Enrolment &amp; Usability\">FutureLearn vs Coursera: Enrolment &amp; Usability<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/reviews\/futurelearn-vs-coursera-where-to-go-for-distance-learning\/#FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Course_Structures\" title=\"FutureLearn vs Coursera: Course Structures\">FutureLearn vs Coursera: Course Structures<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/reviews\/futurelearn-vs-coursera-where-to-go-for-distance-learning\/#The_Verdict\" title=\"The Verdict\">The Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_An_Overview\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn vs Coursera: An Overview<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve narrowed down your distance learning options to two popular sites, now how do you choose between them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>FutureLearn is known for its valuable free courses as well as its detailed accredited courses.<\/strong> Learners also have the option to pay for unlimited access and certifications &#8211; a feature not found on many other sites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about the second option? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Coursera worth it? <\/span><strong>Coursera has one of the widest selections of specialized and accredited courses available today, many of which are sought after by top employers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, which eLearning platform is right for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this review, we take an in-depth look at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn vs Coursera<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you decide where to invest your time and money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Who_Is_It_For\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn vs Coursera<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Who Is It For?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FutureLearn<\/a> offers courses from some of the world\u2019s leading institurions<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> and industry experts, including the National Film and Television School and the British Council.<\/strong> It is an interactive learning platform, using methods like storytelling to keep students engaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn-1024x472.png\" alt=\"FutureLearn\" width=\"640\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn-1024x472.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn.png 1349w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals who are looking to hone their existing skills, upskill in their current field, or explore a new topic will benefit from the FutureLearn platform. However, there are also a handful of degrees available for high school and college students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coursera<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coursera<\/a> courses have attracted over 80 million learners to date. This includes hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, businesses, universities, and government institutions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera-1024x495.png\" alt=\"Coursera\" width=\"640\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera-1024x495.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera.png 1337w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering the highly diverse range of college courses offered by Coursera, it\u2019s perfect for students looking for variety and official qualifications that are more affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since most of the courses on this platform are led by universities and colleges though, you won\u2019t always be able to learn at a pace that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Types_of_Courses_Offered\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn vs Coursera<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Types of Courses Offered<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn is home to over 700 courses, some of which are free, with the option to pay for certifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Some of the learning categories offered on FutureLearn include business and management, healthcare and medicine, IT and computer science, literature, psychology, and teaching.<\/strong> However, each of these categories houses a number of subcategories, making it easier to find a specific course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn courses fall into one of four qualification categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short courses, which offer flexible online learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ExpertTracks, which are specialist courses for professionals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microcredentials, which earn you professional or academic accreditation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degrees, which are professional qualifications from universities and colleges<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn-Courses-1024x505.png\" alt=\"FutureLearn Courses\" width=\"640\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn-Courses-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn-Courses-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn-Courses-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FutureLearn-Courses.png 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coursera<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Coursera features professional courses across a number of different fields. However, there is a strong focus on the technology and programming sectors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the non-tech-related categories include physical science, personal development, and health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of the Coursera courses falls into one of five qualification categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free courses, which you can pursue without certification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specializations, which last 1-3 months and focus on a specific skill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional certificates that are in partnership with organizations such as Facebook and IBM and can take up to 6 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MasterTrack certificates, which leave you with academic credits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic degrees, which include master\u2019s and bachelor\u2019s degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera-Courses-1024x483.png\" alt=\"Coursera Courses\" width=\"640\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera-Courses-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera-Courses-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera-Courses-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Coursera-Courses.png 1243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Pricing_Refunds\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn vs Coursera<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pricing &amp; Refunds<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The platform has several pricing options.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>While you can sign up for a short course at no cost, if you want to earn a certificate, you need to upgrade.<\/strong> For ExpertTrack courses, you can access the course material for free for 7 days. Thereafter, the cost is $39 per month to continue learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan on signing up for a Microcredential course, expect to pay anything from $600 to well over $1,000 per course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, prices for degrees are unavailable on the site. Learners need to enquire to receive further information.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FutureLearn<\/a> updates its cancellation and refund policies often. Refunds are only available in specific cases. There is also a 14-day cooling-off period if you haven\u2019t attempted or completed any tests or the entire course.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coursera<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can access individual Coursera courses at no cost &#8211; this doesn\u2019t include a certificate upon completion though. <strong>The cost of a certificate is <\/strong><\/span><strong>$49 per course.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you choose a specialized course, you can expect to pay anywhere from $39 to $79 per month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For professional qualifications such as MasterTrack certificates and degrees, you can expect to pay thousands of dollars &#8211; it all depends on the course and the university.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>As a plus, Coursera offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/courses?query=financial%20aid&amp;indices[prod_all_products_term_optimization][page]=4&amp;indices[prod_all_products_term_optimization][configure][clickAnalytics]=true&amp;indices[prod_all_products_term_optimization][configure][hitsPerPage]=10&amp;configure[clickAnalytics]=true&amp;utm_source=gg&amp;utm_medium=sem&amp;utm_content=01-CatalogDSA-ML1-US&amp;campaignid=12490862811&amp;adgroupid=119269357576&amp;device=c&amp;keyword=&amp;matchtype=b&amp;network=g&amp;devicemodel=&amp;adpostion=&amp;creativeid=503940597773&amp;hide_mobile_promo&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwu7OIBhCsARIsALxCUaP8aOaQXwV_IMBeiSPC3uo-agIbbnc9fJHKHLjJOlV6uogH54KhJmMaAkzSEALw_wcB\">financial aid <\/a>too. You will need to meet all the necessary criteria though and write a small essay outlining your reasons for applying.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coursera also has a 7-day refund policy if you are unhappy with your chosen course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Enrolment_Usability\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn vs Coursera<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enrolment &amp; Usability<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with email registration, you can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create a FutureLearn account<\/a> using your Google or Facebook account.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a simple registration, you can browse the different course categories. The user-friendly interface makes this a pleasant process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_5-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"482\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_5-1.png 482w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_5-1-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Each course page is brimming with useful information on what you can expect to learn, the course duration and cost, and who the educators are.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you decide on a course, you can begin your 7-day free trial, which will give you a better idea of whether you want to continue with the course. Know that you will need to enter your credit card details to begin your free trial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coursera<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coursera also has a user-friendly interface, allowing for a rapid registration and course selection and enrollment process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/?authMode=signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up<\/a> using your email or your Google, Apple, or Facebook account.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_6-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"437\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_6-1.png 437w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_6-1-210x300.png 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, you can start browsing courses by clicking on the Explore button and applying the necessary filters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you decide on a course, you can select one of several enrollment options, depending on your needs. <strong>For general courses, you can decide whether you want to pay for a certificate or not. For all other courses, you are signing up for a free 7-day trial.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other options include purchasing a subscription for specialization courses or Coursera Plus and requesting financial aid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you sign in and enroll, your courses will appear on the homepage. To check your progress, you can click on a specific course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you opt for paid specialization courses, all your courses will appear under the specialization section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>After a learner completes a course, they have access to the entire course until the payment expires. Afterward, the learner will still have access to the free version of the course but not all course features.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FutureLearn_vs_Coursera_Course_Structures\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn vs Coursera<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Course Structures<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FutureLearn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you select a course, you can access the full syllabus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course content is divided into weeks. You\u2019ll have the syllabus for each week beforehand so that you can plan accordingly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_7-1-1024x482.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_7-1-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_7-1-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_7-1-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_7-1.png 1127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course material is presented in several different ways, including <\/span><b>video lectures, audio lessons, and articles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instructors assess most of the content via <\/span><b>short quizzes, but not all. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to be graded, you need to upgrade your plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Most of the courses also include assignments, which leaves you with useful feedback.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learners can also use the discussion forums to make their course experience more interactive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coursera<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A detailed syllabus is available for each course once you enroll, allowing you to plan your time accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_8-1-1024x422.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_8-1-1024x422.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_8-1-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_8-1-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/www.coursary.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Screenshot_8-1.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Although the course structure varies from subject to subject, most of the courses include recorded video lectures as well as reading material.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessments and tests also form part of most Coursera courses. However, the assessment criterion depends on the level of the plan you purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Verdict\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Verdict<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both FutureLearn and Coursera offer an impressive selection of free and paid courses and cater to an array of learning requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>If you\u2019re looking for a wide variety of courses with an emphasis on reliability, then Coursera might be the perfect platform for you.<\/strong> The platform addresses reliability concerns through a rigorous screening process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coursera is an excellent resource for learners who want to specialize in certain fields and want the option to earn an accredited qualification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>FutureLearn is also ideal for learners searching for accredited courses, but it has a wider selection of specialized and short courses too.<\/strong> If you\u2019re short on time and want more flexibility with learning, FutureLearn might be a better option for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FutureLearn vs Coursera: An Overview You\u2019ve narrowed down your distance learning options to two popular sites, now how do you choose between them? FutureLearn is known for its valuable free courses as well as its detailed accredited courses. 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