Free Online Course: Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll provided by Coursera is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 7 weeks long, 9-10 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Coursera. Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll is taught by Alexander Reed and David Carlson.
Explores the factors — musical and cultural — that led to the birth of American rock 'n' roll music in the early 1950s. Covers in detail the genres, styles and people that converged to create this new music.
