Edraak
A free Arabic-language MOOC platform from the Queen Rania Foundation in Jordan, with video lessons, assignments and certificates of completion.
About Edraak
Edraak is a massive open online course (MOOC) platform created in 2013 as an initiative of the Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development, in partnership with edX. It offers original Arabic courses with Arab professors, and the courses are delivered at no cost to learners. Topics include health, sciences, languages, business, employment skills, arts and media. The mobile app lets you watch lectures online or download them to watch offline.
Key Features
- Free Arabic Courses: Original courses in Arabic at no cost to the learner.
- Lectures, Assignments and Exams: Video lessons, assignments, exams and course discussions.
- Certificates of Completion: A certificate for learners who finish a course.
- Mobile App: Watch lectures online or download them to watch later offline.
How to Get Started
- Open edraak.org or the Edraak app and create a free account.
- Search for a course by topic and enroll.
- Watch the lectures and complete the assignments and exams.
- Receive the certificate of completion when you finish the course.
The courses and the interface are mainly in Arabic, so the platform suits Arabic speakers. Available courses change, and whether a certificate is offered depends on the course, so check each course page. Use only the official edraak.org site or the Edraak app.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Edraak work with a foreign bank card in Jordan? Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Edraak available in English? Not officially — the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Edraak? No, an international phone number generally works for Edraak.
Do I need local ID or residency for Edraak? No, Edraak doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.