See Also
Spotlight: Distance Education
Four students answer questions about what it’s like to take courses online.
A Student Blog Post
- People Are Finally Waking Up to the Power of Online Education [www.cluehq.com]
Distance Education: Online Courses at Harvard
Online courses at Harvard—challenging classes that fit busy lives. We offer more than 100 distance learning options.
- Take a course from anywhere in the world. They are open enrollment.
- Learn through lecture videos—the foundation of your virtual classroom.
- Earn degree credit, gain professional skills, or study for enjoyment at affordable tuition rates.
The flexibility of distance learning
All you need is Internet access, a well-equipped computer, and time each week to watch the current lecture video and complete scheduled assignments. You interact with classmates and instructors through e-mail and online media.
Subjects that challenge, inspire, illuminate, provoke
We offer semester-long courses on many topics, including Shakespeare plays, financial accounting, web development, and ancient civilizations.
See our course offerings and watch sample lectures. The first 2 lectures of each course are open to the public.
Harvard-caliber faculty and academics
Our faculty create rigorous and engaging online courses—in keeping with the University’s strong academic tradition. This is Harvard reaching beyond the Yard. In fact, nearly 30 courses are Harvard College lectures, taught by Harvard faculty.
You can earn undergraduate or graduate credit or take a course for noncredit. Learn how you can apply course credit toward an Extension School degree.