biobased-challengeA Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is a large-scale course that is given online. You are therefore not bound to a location. You work with traditional study materials such as text, videos and cases. Via discussion platforms you interact with students and professionals worldwide.

At CoE BBE you can currently follow 5 different MOOCs. You learn more about the biobased economy and related themes. Students from other colleges and universities, professionals and students worldwide also participate. All courses are taught in English.

More than 3,000 participants from 49 different countries have already taken part. More than 500 participants obtained a certificate.

What do you get from a MOOC?

You learn to collaborate in a virtual environment and with participants from different countries. You develop skills and knowledge about the biobased economy that will come in handy during your internship, minor or work. If you complete a MOOC, you will also receive 1 to 2 ECTS and / or a certificate for some studies.


This broad introduction to the Biobased Economy scratches the surface of various topics. You can then follow another MOOC to elaborate on it.

  • Agriculture
  • Biobased economy
  • Food processing industry
  • Bioenergy
  • Biomass components
  • Biobased applications
  • Reuse
  • Biobased business

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In the MOOC Biobased Energy you learn a lot about the different techniques for converting biomass into biobased energy. The MOOC covers:

  • Introduction
  • Combustion
  • Gasification
  • Pyrolysis
  • Biochemical conversion to methane
  • Bio ethanol fermentation
  • Chemical conversion
  • Public opinion and regulations about biobased energy

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Your assignment is to design a holiday home, tiny house or a cabin with only biobased materials. You learn to use the different materials in the roof, the facade, the floor, in fact in all parts of the house. The MOOC covers:

  • Introduction
  • Wood
  • Bamboo
  • Straw and cane
  • Hemp concrete
  • Biocomposite
  • Hemp and Flax
  • Mycelium

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This MOOC focuses on green chemistry, technology and environmental science. You get a good overview of the total chain of different biomass via biorefining to commercial production for the world economy.

  • Introduction
  • Biorefining
  • Energy
  • Biopolymers
  • Nutrients
  • Algae
  • Natural compounds
  • Durability

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You want to contribute to a better environment by giving your company a biobased twist. But you have no idea how you approach that. Then follow the free open online course MOOC Biobased Business Development. We cover:

  • Raw material
  • Partners
  • Civilian government
  • Customer market
  • Revenues and competition

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