NOT ON THE LIST IN 2026
FutureLearn offers free online courses from top universities and specialist organisations. Owned by Open University in the UK.
Website: futurelearn.com
Ranking in the surveys
FutureLearn’s highest ranking was 86 in 2018
| 2026: – | 2025: – | 2024: – | 2023: – | 2022: – | 2021: 218 | 2020: 135 | 2019: 103 | 2018: 86 | 2017: 106 |
| 2016: 105 | 2015: – | 2014: – | 2013: – | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments on FutureLearn
“MOOCs (such as FutureLearn) help us explore new topics and learn from other students as well as experts. They’re easy to dip into for quick reminders or deeper insights, and prompt us to reflect on what we already know” OU Learning Design Team, UK, 2021
“Short courses that support current teaching practices and are well designed. I’m able to quickly boost my professional development between instructional design projects, which also adds value in my CV and LinkedIn profile.” Tracie Regan, Instructional Designer, Australia, 2020
“free,. interesting courses, good format” Senior HR Advisor, Australia, 2019
“Free online learning” Organisational Development Manager, UK, 2019
