Harvard OpenCourseWare

What many families call “Harvard OpenCourseWare” typically refers to Harvard’s growing library of free online course materials and full classes, including but not limited to the well-known CS50. Through various Harvard sites and platforms, advanced teens and adults can watch lectures, access readings, and sometimes complete assignments in subjects from computer science and statistics to humanities and public health. Parents appreciate the chance for motivated learners to sample serious, university-level content without tuition costs, using it as enrichment or as a bridge to future college study. These courses assume a high degree of independence and prior knowledge, so they work best as electives for strong readers and self-starters. Certificates, when offered, often carry a separate fee but are optional.