Thread by @JoshuaTai0427

I have tried learning with $COUR for the past month for coding, here are some thoughts on the experience.

By paying $59 USD per month for Coursera Plus, you get access to many different courses offered by famous universities around the world. Most courses are well design packed with a lot of content.

The course I took was Python for Everybody, which is a pretty interesting course. The content is great and the lecturer is very engaging.

However, I have tried some other courses, which wasn't as interesting and engaging. Be sure to check the reviews and try one or two classes first.

Nonetheless, i think there will definitely be many useful and interesting courses for you to learn on $COUR.

I am currently studying university online for law and economics. I must say $COUR does match the quality of university teaching (IMO). If you are going after learning, $COUR is a great source.

However, I must also point out that $59 dollars are not cheap (although it provide a lot of value if you use it constantly). Due to a very busy schedule, I have decided to pause my subscription, and will probably resume when I have a looser schedule.

You also need to be self motivated to learn on $COUR, as the content is not 'entertainment like learning' but actually 'content learning'. You actually need to use your brain a lot. This is a bumper as I believe its easy to get lazy and lose motivation to continue.

Nonetheless, I think that $COUR is a legitimate alternative to university learning (if you are only going after the content, and not the certificate). However, self-discipline and motivation is highly required.

Overall, the experience was pleasant and I believe the price is very justifiable (as long as you continue to learn, a big if). I look forward to continue my studies on $COUR once I have a looser schedule.