Free Online Imperialism Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1 (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Dive into the rich tapestry of Chinese history with 'Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1.' This course presents groundbreaking scholarship that redefines our understanding of China's past. By analyzing big historical datasets and newly accessible archives, learners will gain a comparative perspective on China's development over the centuries.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

History Education China

Coursera

Yonsei University

Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Delve into the profound transformations that have shaped modern South Korea through the lens of gender, family structures, and social change. This course offers a unique perspective on how evolving perceptions of masculinity and femininity have influenced Korean society over the past century.

May 25th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Education Culture Gender

Coursera

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division (Coursera)

Humanities History

Embark on a journey through ancient Chinese history with 'Religious Transformation in Early China: The Period of Division.' Discover how religious beliefs and cultural practices evolved during this pivotal era, influencing philosophy, bureaucracy, and economics. This course offers an in-depth look at the moments of paradigm shift that defined early Chinese civilization.

May 18th 2026

5-12 Weeks

China Buddhist Chinese Culture

Coursera

Higher School of Economics - HSE University

Stalin and Stalinism in Russian History (Coursera)

Humanities History

Discover the enigmatic figure of Joseph Stalin and the profound changes he brought to Soviet Russia in this insightful online course. From his rise to power to the establishment of Stalinist policies, understand the complexities of his rule and the enduring legacy of Stalinism on Russian society and beyond.

Jul 18th 2022

5-12 Weeks

History War Revolutions

Invasions, Rebellions, and the Fall of Imperial China (edX)

EdX

HarvardX,Harvard University

Invasions, Rebellions, and the Fall of Imperial China (edX)

Humanities History

Dive into the pivotal moments in modern Chinese history with 'Invasions, Rebellions, and the Fall of Imperial China'. This course unravels the complex narrative that led to the decline and eventual fall of the Qing Dynasty. From external invasions to internal rebellions, understand the forces that reshaped China forever.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

China Modern China Chinese History

Visualizing Imperialism & the Philippines, 1898-1913 (edX)

EdX

MIT,MITx

Visualizing Imperialism & the Philippines, 1898-1913 (edX)

Humanities Art and Culture

Discover how visual media shaped public opinion on US imperialism during 1898-1913 through this unique online course from MIT's Visualizing Cultures project. Learn about the occupation of the Philippines, political cartoons, and historical photography as tools for understanding historical debates.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

History Civilization Barbarism