Free Online Perception Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Exploratorium

Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers (Coursera)

Sci: Physical & Earth Sciences Sci: Physics

Dive into the fascinating world of light with our exclusive teacher professional development course. This interactive workshop, led by experienced Teacher Institute staff from the Exploratorium, is perfect for middle or high school science teachers and enthusiasts alike. Discover engaging, hands-on activities and teaching strategies to transform your classroom into a laboratory where students become active investigators of light.

Jun 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Learning Engineering Light

Coursera

University of Toronto

Introduction to Psychology (Coursera)

Humanities Social Sciences

Dive into the intriguing realm of psychology with our Introduction to Psychology course. Uncover the secrets behind the mind and behavior through compelling experiments, brain studies, memory, learning, attention, perception, consciousness, and more. Understand how we develop as humans and how social interactions shape our thoughts and actions.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Learning Brain Mind

Coursera

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Synapses, Neurons and Brains (Coursera)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences Health & Society

Embark on an exciting journey through the latest advancements in brain research with 'Synapses, Neurons and Brains'. This unique course offers insights into the operational principles of neuronal life-ware, including synapses, neurons, and their networks. Learn how these components behave as computational units and undergo plastic changes that underpin learning and memory.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Biology Brain

Coursera

University of Chicago

Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life (Coursera)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences Health & Society

Dive deep into the complexities of the human brain with 'Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life'. This course is designed for curious minds who want to understand how our nervous system orchestrates everything from basic survival functions to complex social behaviors. Learn directly from experts as you explore functional neuroanatomy, perception, movement, and more.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Neuroscience Health Brain

Coursera

University of California, San Diego

Input and Interaction (Coursera)

CS: Design & Product

Discover the science behind creating intuitive user experiences with 'Input and Interaction'. This Coursera course explores essential principles of human behavior to help you design interfaces that are easy, efficient, and enjoyable to use. From understanding motor performance to applying cognition models, this course equips you with the knowledge to innovate in interaction design.

Jun 1st 2026

3 Weeks

Search Perception Cognition

Coursera

Duke University

Visual Perception and the Brain (Coursera)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences Health & Society

Dive deep into the fascinating world of Visual Perception and the Brain with this enlightening online course. Discover how we perceive the world around us, unravel the complexities of vision processing in the brain, and explore the central problem of vision. Perfect for anyone interested in cognitive science, psychology, or neurology.

May 25th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Neuroscience Brain Psychology

Coursera

Universidad Austral

Introducción a la Psicología (Coursera)

Health & Society

Sumérgete en el fascinante mundo de la psicología con nuestro curso introductorio. Explora conceptos clave como el inconsciente, la autoestima y el apego, mientras aprendes sobre el funcionamiento del cerebro humano. Este curso te ofrece una comprensión sólida de los fundamentos de la psicología a través de teorías y estudios clásicos.

May 25th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Brain Psychology Psychoanalysis

Coursera

Universidad de Palermo

Psicología de la Percepción (Coursera)

Education Social Sciences

Sumérgete en el fascinante mundo de la Psicología de la Percepción con este curso. Explora cómo nuestros sentidos trabajan juntos para crear nuestra realidad y cómo factores como la memoria, la atención y las expectativas influyen en lo que percibimos. Aprende sobre alucinaciones, diferencias entre percepciones normales e anormales, y cómo los descubrimientos neurocientíficos están transformando nuestras comprensiones clásicas.

May 25th 2026

3 Weeks

Psychology Sensation Perception

Coursera

University of California, Santa Cruz

AI, Empathy & Ethics (Coursera)

Humanities

Dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) without needing technical expertise. This course offers a non-technical overview of AI advancements and the crucial ethical dilemmas we encounter as AI becomes an integral part of our global society. Learn about the impact of AI on empathy, ethics in AI development, and how to thoughtfully engage with these emerging technologies.

May 25th 2026

4 Weeks

Artificial Intelligence Ethics Perception