what happens if i get behind in coursera course

by Prof. Tevin Gibson MD 10 min read

If you fall behind in an on demand course, you can adjust the suggested deadlines, or turn them off. If you fall behind in a session-based course, you may need to transfer to the next session, but your record of completed assignments will transfer with you.Oct 9, 2015

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Are Coursera courses hard to pass?

The non-university coursera versions of courses are not trivial but they are also mostly not difficult to pass. Compared to uni versions they have less sections of work, no exams, and the assignments are typically quite a bit less involved. You can learn a fair bit from these courses . How do I share an assignment link on Coursera?

What happens if you miss a course deadline on Coursera?

If you miss a deadline, your grade won’t be affected, and you don’t need to change your deadlines. You’ll still be able to earn a Course Certificate once you complete all your work. If you submit a peer-reviewed assignment after your personalized schedule ends, you might not get enough peer reviews. How can I get my Coursera certificate fast?

Why do I have to update my information with Coursera?

When you create your Coursera account, and subsequently when you use certain features, you must provide us with accurate and complete information, and you agree to update your information to keep it accurate and complete.

Can I get a refund for my Coursera Plus subscription?

Some Coursera Plus subscriptions may have a free trial period instead of a refund period. If you do not cancel during the free trial, you will be billed the full amount for the subscription you signed up for and be unable to request a refund.

What happens if I don't finish a course on Coursera?

If you do not earn your course certificate within 180 days, your registration will expire and you will need to pay to re-enroll for the course.

How do I reset my Coursera overdue?

Reset your course deadlines If you miss two assignment deadlines in a row or miss an assignment deadline by two weeks, you'll see a Reset deadlines option on the Grades and Overview pages. Click it to switch to a new schedule for the course with updated deadlines.

What happens if you fail an assignment in coursera?

If students failed in peer review assignment they can re-submit the assignment to be graded again and If you have already completed peer reviews for other people's assignments, you won't need to do them again. And after passing the peer grade assignment you will get certificate of completion.

Can I extend Coursera deadline?

welcome to coursera community . the deadlines is flexible and resettable when you missed two weeks in row you will in the course new deadlines .

Are Coursera certificates worth it?

Are Coursera Certificates worth it? On the whole, yes. If you're seeking promotion, looking for a career change, or the skills you are learning are highly sought after, then a Coursera Certificate is definitely worth the investment. Coursera partners and course providers are world class.

Can you get caught cheating on Coursera?

Students may discuss assignments among themselves, or with an instructor or tutor‚ but all assignment submissions must be original works done independently by the student. Plagiarism is unacceptable in any academic environment, and is a serious violation of the Coursera Honor Code.

Does Coursera catch cheating?

In response to this need, Coursera has developed a suite of academic integrity features that will help institutions deliver a high level of academic integrity by 1) deterring and detecting cheating and 2) accurately assessing student mastery of the material they're learning with private assessments.

What happens if no one reviews my Coursera assignment?

it happens and it is usual to see submitted but not reviewed so you need to be patient, i know you can not wait especially when it is final assignment. but it will be reviewed. keep moving forward! Sometimes it will take time.

What are the different types of courses in Coursera?

In Coursera generally two types of courses are there. Self-paced courses. Time-bound courses. For self-paced courses , you can pursue the course at your convenient time. For time bound course you have to complete the course within the stipulated time frame specified in the course.

What does it mean when you miss a deadline for grading?

Missing deadlines for grading, if you do, means lower grades , or, if necessary, taking the course again later since your grade would be too low to be worth continuing.

What is a MOOC course?

In fact MOOC is mainly for those who can’t spend time attending regular classes and hence it gives flexibility to attend classes at your convenience. In Coursera generally two types of courses are there. Self-paced courses. Time-bound courses. For self-paced courses, you can pursue the course at your convenient time.

Do all materials remain available throughout the course?

In most cases, all the materials remain available throughout the course, regardless of whether or not you’ve met the deadline . This is incredibly beneficial for those auditing the class and/or taking the class simply for the educational component, who don’t care whether or not they earn a certificate.

What happens if an assignment is late coursera?

If you miss a deadline, your grade won’t be affected, and you don’t need to change your deadlines. You’ll still be able to earn a Course Certificate once you complete all your work. If you submit a peer-reviewed assignment after your personalized schedule ends, you might not get enough peer reviews.

Which courses are not included in coursera plus?

The following Professional Certificates are excluded from Coursera Plus:

How hard is coursera?

The non-university coursera versions of courses are not trivial but they are also mostly not difficult to pass. Compared to uni versions they have less sections of work, no exams, and the assignments are typically quite a bit less involved. You can learn a fair bit from these courses .

Is peer review mandatory in coursera?

After you’ve submitted your assignment and reviewed the required number of peers, you must receive at least 1 review on your peer-reviewed assignment before the course ends in order to get your grade. You can learn more about this here.

What would you do if you are unable to upload the assignment file?

While uploading your files, ensure that the upload file format is exactly the same as mentioned in the assignment instructions.

What is the difference between EdX and Coursera?

The critical differences between EdX and Coursera are that EdX offers more science based courses, while Coursera has a balanced variety. EdX also allows individuals to take free courses (with no certificate earned), while Coursera generally requires a payment for courses.

Can I skip videos in coursera?

Web video can be great in that it allows students to interact with the video. Learners can pause, rewind, fast forward and otherwise move through video at their own pace. Coursera videos are not.

List courses by instructor race

Today I got a mail from Coursera that says: "Coursera's Latinx employee resource group, HOLA ERG, has curated a special collection of career-relevant courses, all taught by top Hispanic experts.".

Google Career Certificates

I know Google offers a lot of certificates on Coursera. Compared to a university degree, how significant is a Google certificate for finding a high paying job?

Question about the Google UX Design Professional Certificate

I just finished Course 1 and got an email saying I’ve been given a 9 month complimentary subscription to Adobe XD. Since I won’t need it until Course 6, would I be able to wait until then to redeem the 9 months or does the subscription automatically start from now?

Regarding earning a certificate

I have completed a 8 weeks course. Took all the quiz tests and passed. The course is 100% complete and the certificate is ready. To get the certificate I have to pay 49$ and that is nearly my 3 months food expense. I need that certificate but I am unable to pay. Can anyone help me in this regard?

Help on Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

Hello! Does anyone have complete access to the exercises in the course Introduction to Biomedical Engineering?I have tried doing the Exercise for Week 3, but I can't confirm my answers because I need to upgrade to submit my answers.

How do I delete a coursera account that used Gmail Auth to Sign up with?

I am trying to create an account using my actual gmail and a unique password for Coursera. My current account I used Google Authentication to sign in, so theres no actual password associated with Coursera so it wont let me delete the account.... since Coursera cant see the password i sign in with.

How long does it take to get a refund from Coursera?

If you cancel your paid enrollment for a standalone course, Coursera will offer you a complete refund until 14 days after payment , or until you have earned your course certificate, whichever is earlier. If you pre-enroll and pay for a course, Coursera will offer you a complete refund until 14 days after the course launches or until you have earned your course certificate, whichever is earlier. For avoidance doubt, once you have earned a course certificate with your payment, you are not eligible for a refund even if it is within 14 days. If you do not earn your course certificate within 180 days, your registration will expire and you will need to pay to re-enroll for the course. However, if you’re taking a course through your company, organization, or a Coursera sponsored program (e.g. Coursera for Business, Coursera for Governments or Organizations, Coursera for Refugees, or other Coursera Social Good programs ) then you can earn your certificate as long as your company's contract with Coursera is active and your access has not expired in accordance with the terms of that contract or Coursera is still running a sponsored program. Similarly, refunds and cancellations will also be governed by the terms of that contract between your organization and Coursera.

Where is Coursera located?

The Services are managed by Coursera, which is located in Santa Clara County, California. You agree that any dispute related to these Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding its conflicts of law provisions. In the event of any dispute related to these Terms that is not subject to binding arbitration, you and Coursera will submit to the personal jurisdiction of and exclusive venue in the federal and state courts located in and serving Santa Clara County, California as the legal forum for any such dispute.

What is Coursera research?

Coursera is committed to advancing the science of learning and teaching, and records of your participation in courses may be used for education research. In the interest of this research, you may be exposed to variations in the Content Offerings. Research findings will typically be reported at the aggregate level.

Does Coursera refund for month?

Coursera does not offer refunds for payments made on a month-month subscription plan. To avoid being charged during a free trial promotion, you must cancel your subscription before your free trial ends. If you complete a course during the free trial period, Coursera reserves the right to require you to pay for a one-month subscription in order to receive a course and/or specialization certificate.

Does Coursera have arbitration?

You and Coursera agree to submit to binding arbitration any and all disputes, claims, or controversies of any kind, whether based on statute, regulation, constitution, common law, equity, or any other legal basis or theory, and whether pre-existing, present, or future, that arise out of or relate to our Services, these Terms, and/or any other relationship or dispute between you and us, including without limitation (i) the scope, applicability, or enforceability of these Terms and/or this arbitration provision, and (ii) relationships with third parties who are not parties to these Terms or this arbitration provision to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (each a “Claim,” and collectively the “Claims”).

Does Coursera charge a fee?

Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted in U.S. Dollars. You are responsible for paying all fees charged by or for Coursera and applicable taxes in a timely manner with a payment mechanism associated with the applicable paid Services. If your payment method fails or your account is past due, we may collect fees using other collection mechanisms. Fees may vary based on your location and other factors, and Coursera reserves the right to change any fees at any time at its sole discretion. Any change, update, or modification will be effective immediately upon posting through the relevant Services. Refunds may be available for paid Services as described in our Refund Policy below.

Does Coursera have intellectual property rights?

Coursera respects the intellectual property rights of our users , Content Providers, and other third parties and expects our users to do the same when using the Services. We have adopted and implemented the Coursera Copyright and Trademark Policy below in accordance with applicable law, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

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