Free Online Plate Tectonics Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

American Museum of Natural History

The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators (Coursera)

Sci: Physical & Earth Sciences

Embark on a journey through time with 'The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators.' This comprehensive course, designed by the renowned American Museum of Natural History, offers an in-depth look at how our planet has evolved over billions of years. From understanding geological timelines to exploring local geology, this course is ideal for educators eager to enrich their curriculum and engage students with the dynamic story of Earth.

Jul 27th 2026

4 Weeks

Earth Education Geography

Coursera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Planet Earth ... and You! (Coursera)

Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences Sci: Physical & Earth Sciences

Dive into the captivating story of Planet Earth with 'Planet Earth ... and You!' This comprehensive course explores the geological wonders that shape our world, from seismic activities and volcanic eruptions to the formation of mountains and ice ages. Uncover the mysteries of plate tectonics and understand how these processes have sculpted our planet over billions of years.

Jul 27th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Earth Energy Volcanoes

Introduction to Deep Earth Science (edX)

EdX

Tokyo Institute of Technology,TokyoTechX

Introduction to Deep Earth Science (edX)

Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences

Dive deep into the study of our planet with 'Introduction to Deep Earth Science', an edX course designed to demystify the inner workings of the Earth. From the molten core to the solid crust, learn about the fascinating layers that make up our home world. This course is ideal for anyone curious about geology and planetary science.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Earth Chemical Composition Earth Science

Geoscience: the Earth and its Resources (edX)

EdX

Delft University of Technology,DelftX

Geoscience: the Earth and its Resources (edX)

Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences

Dive into the intriguing field of Geosciences with our introductory course designed to equip you with essential knowledge about the Earth's subsurface, its natural resources, and how they impact our lives. From understanding the geological processes that shape our planet to exploring hydrocarbon exploration and water geology, this course is your gateway to a deeper appreciation and comprehension of the Earth Sciences.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Earth Water Geology