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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Giving 2.0: The MOOC by Stanford University

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About the Course

A philanthropist is anyone who gives anything — time, money, experience, skills, and networks — in any amount, to create a better world. This course will empower you to practice philanthropy more effectively and make your giving more meaningful to both you and those you strive to help. Giving 2.0: The MOOC, is a Stanford University-sponsored online course intended to teach givers of all ages, backgrounds, incomes and experiences to give more effectively. Taught by social entrepreneur, philanthropist and bestselling author Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, Giving 2.0: The MOOC will teach you how to assess nonprofits, create a high-impact philanthropic strategy, volunteer more effectively, use existing, free technology for good and more. Giving 2.0: The MOOC is a six-module course. Each module has a particular theme and 5-10 content-packed and activity-rich, videos exploring that theme. Videos will include lectures from Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen as well as interviews, discussions and lectures given by guest speakers. Guest speakers are renowned leaders in multiple industries including philanthropy, technology and business, who will provide unique insights into course topics. Course participants will have the opportunity to join Talkabouts – small virtual meeting groups created to discuss class-related topics. By the course’s conclusion, course participants will have created an Individual Giving Action Plan to guide their future giving in a highly effective and meaningful way. Course participants will also complete a formal nonprofit assessment and be provided with ongoing, post-MOOC philanthropy education content that will support continued development and execution of their philanthropic goals....

Top reviews

IK

May 26, 2017

I enjoyed the course and it has given me ideas on how to be a philanthropist and to do bigger assignments.

HM

Aug 16, 2015

Had great insight and information to utilise skills and resources effectively

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By Vivian N

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Mar 5, 2017

Great class, engaging instructor and very informative videos and content. I learned a lot

By Nicolas D

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Oct 3, 2015

Strong curriculum, passionate and knowledgeable course giver, interesting guest speakers.

By Belén M S

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Aug 28, 2018

Amazing course I feel so ready to help the world become better everyday!!

So thankful!

By Werner V s

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Apr 13, 2020

Very, very interesting, nice pace. Got me more motivated to start my own project

By Helen M

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Aug 16, 2015

Had great insight and information to utilise skills and resources effectively

By debra b

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Sep 5, 2023

The content is relevant and informative. The course is well structured.

By Suhin R

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Aug 20, 2016

Its very good. Till now i am thankful to god that i came across this

By Muskan

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Jan 16, 2026

EXCELLENT................CAN I GET CERTIFICATE FOR THIS COURSE

By Chico A E H

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Feb 13, 2024

This is an interesting subject that supported with real cases.

By Erick A R

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Oct 13, 2015

Great course to make yours donnations more efective.

By Moses N N

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Sep 25, 2020

The course was rewarding. Keep up the good work!!

By Dr J

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Oct 28, 2024

ALL INFORMATION AND MATERIAL WAS WHAT I NEEDED .

By Dr. M N

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Aug 25, 2021

Excellent course for the people practicing MOOC.

By SYLVESTER B

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Sep 25, 2022

Really enjoyed this Course. Thank You!

By Antony V

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Nov 18, 2015

very informative importent subject

By ALBERTO P G

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Dec 15, 2018

Very interesting course.

By Deleted A

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Mar 22, 2018

very interesting class

By Sohail V

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Apr 9, 2023

It was aweeesommeeee

By Daniel B M

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Jan 19, 2017

Great course!

By KRISHNA K U

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Aug 30, 2025

Good course

By ادم م ش ب ا

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Jan 24, 2025

ممتاز جدا

By Amani A

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Mar 15, 2020

Great

By Jorge V

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Jun 10, 2023

good

By Alex J

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Oct 4, 2015

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By Maulen

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Jan 8, 2018

My first MOOC, great experience. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into making it. The only reason I did not put 5 stars is that there was little community engagement. I understand that this is not the fault of the course organizers, however I felt like I was missing out because the 'real' course was over and now it is dead. I am not sure whether the instructor or TAs are usually available in MOOCs. May be using other apps, like facebook and telegram for communication would encourage more participation and dialog.

I would love to take courses to supplement this one, if it is possible to receive emails or updates in the future. Thank you for an amazing semester!

Best, Maulen