<p>What is news? is a free online course from Michigan State University, delivered on Coursera. It introduces the basic elements of professional journalism — the values, ethics and formats used to cover real-world events across social, multimedia, print, visual and broadcast channels.</p><ul><li>Five modules covering trust, audience, forms of journalism and case studies from practising reporters</li><li>Around two weeks of study at ten hours per week, roughly fifteen hours total, self-paced with a flexible schedule</li><li>Audit the full course for free, or pay to earn a shareable certificate</li><li>Part of the Become a Journalist: Report the News! Specialization</li><li>Taught in English with subtitles available in 22 languages</li></ul><p>Enrol on Coursera and choose "Full Course. No certificate." to take the course at no cost.</p>