MOOCs - Massive Open Online Courses

Over the past few years, a variety of services have emerged like these:

These services are known as MOOCs - Massive Open Online Courses

All of these services and resources are AWESOME!

While some MOOCs try to bridge towards offering their courses under "certificate" or various other pseudo-academic credit models, none are really replacing the tried-and-true real acadmic credit from a real academic college/university

MOOCs are kind of like libraries: they have lots of resources, and you can "go through a course" but really they lack the human interaction involved in conducting a real academic course.

If you have to complete Calculus I, you cannot really tell someone, "Hey, I went to Library and read some books on Calculus".

MOOCs are little bit better than just going to the library and checking out some books on calculus, but there is a reason other colleges and universities do not accept their "certificates" for transferrable credits.

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Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

Brian Finley★★★★★

Posted: Jan 12, 2020

Courses Completed: Calculus II

I took Calculus II through Distance Calculus and can't recommend it enough. Being able to take the course at my own pace while I was working full time was tremendously helpful, especially since I hadn't taken a math course for 5 years prior. The instruction was excellent and the software they used to teach the course was intuitive and facilitated the learning process very well. This calc II class enabled me to take multivariable calc, linear algebra, and real analysis at Harvard University's extension school, which ultimately qualified me for the economics PhD program that I will graduate from next year. 8 years on, I'm still grateful to Professor Curtis and Distance Calculus.

Taylor C.★★★★★

Posted: May 27, 2025

Courses Completed: Multivariable Calculus

Im a visual learner and had a difficult time understanding multivariable calculus my first go around, and found this course offered by Roger Williams University, which uses real-time 3d graphing of the equations. I would see my work be manipulating the models, which gave a robust understanding of what each variable did. absolutely loved the course and class recordings.

Transferred Credits To: Califorina Baptist University

Sean Metzger★★★★★

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Courses Completed: Differential Equations

A lifesaver. When I found out I needed a course done in the last weeks of summer I thought there was no way i'd find one available, but this let me complete the course as quickly as I needed to while still mastering the topics. Professor always got back to me very quickly and got my assignments back to me the next day or day of. Can't recommend this course enough for students in a hurry or who just want to learn at their own pace.

Email: seanmetzger78@gmail.com

Transferred Credits To: Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tanja B.★★★★★

Posted: Jan 28, 2026

Courses Completed: Calculus I

After two failed attempts at my university, this course helped me understand Calculus. The live maths tool along with Dr. Curtis were especially helpful, allowing me to visualize concepts and expand my understanding. The explanations were clear, the examples practical, and I could learn at my own pace, which built my confidence. Thank you.

Transferred Credits To: University of Namibia

Henry F.★★★★★

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Courses Completed: Differential Equations

Transferred Credits To: Saint Joseph High School

John ★★★★★

Posted: Nov 20, 2025

Courses Completed: Precalculus, Applied Calculus

Great course. Professor Curtis and the TAs graded quickly and gave really helpful feedback that made the class feel smooth and manageable. Definitely recommend it.

Transferred Credits To: Binghamton University (School of Managment)