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Introduction to Fake News & Misinformation

Introduction to Fake News & Misinformation

A beginner-level micro-course explaining what misinformation is, how it spreads, and how ordinary users can avoid sharing false content.

Learning Topics

  • Types of misinformation

  • Why fake news spreads

  • Psychological effects

  • Real-world examples

Quiz: 5 MCQs


Course Overview
This short course introduces learners to the world of misinformation, why it spreads, how it influences people, and the simple habits everyone can adopt to stop false content from going viral.
The goal is to help ordinary users—students, professionals, journalists, and the general public—become more informed and responsible digital citizens.
Responsible Asad Shah
Last Update 01/31/2026
Completion Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Members 2
  • Lesson 1
    3Lessons · 29 min
    • Lesson 1: What is Fake News?
    • Lesson 1 - Introduction to Fake News & Misinformation
    • Lesson 1: Quiz
      5 xp
  • Lesson 2
    3Lessons · 28 min
    • Lesson 2: Why People Believe Fake News
    • Lesson 2 : Why People Believe Fake News
    • Lesson 2: Quiz
      5 xp
  • Lesson 3
    3Lessons · 28 min
    • Lesson 3: Types of Misinformation
    • Lesson 3 : Types of Misinformation
    • Lesson 3: Quiz
      5 xp
  • Lesson 4
    3Lessons · 28 min
    • Lesson 4: How Fake News Spreads
    • Lesson 4 : How Fake News Spreads
    • Lesson 4: Quiz
      5 xp
  • Lesson 5
    3Lessons · 39 min
    • Lesson 5: Red Flags of Fake News
    • Lesson 5 : Red Flags of Fake News
    • Lesson 5: Quiz
      5 xp
  • Lesson 6
    3Lessons · 39 min
    • Lesson 6: How to Protect Yourself
    • Lesson 6 : How to Protect Yourself
    • Lesson 6: Quiz
      5 xp
  • Lesson 7
    4Lessons · 34 min
    • Lesson 7: How Fake News Affects Society
    • Lesson 7 : How Fake News Affects Society
    • Lesson 7: How Fake News Affects Society
      New 5 xp
    • Certificate in Fake News Awareness
      New