Course Hero

Massive online study library with tutoring and AI-powered academic help.

Overview

• Course Hero is an online learning platform aimed at supporting students in their academic pursuits.
• It offers a vast library of course-specific study resources, including class notes, study guides, textbook solutions, and video explanations.
• Users have access to expert tutoring and AI-enabled tools, as well as 24/7 homework help.
• The platform features an AI "Chat with PDF" capability for enhanced learning.
• Course Hero has a community-contributed content marketplace for sharing and exchanging educational materials.
• The mission of Course Hero is to empower students to graduate with confidence and preparation.

Features

Access to a library of millions of course-specific study resources including notes, guides and textbook solutions
24/7 homework help service with expert tutors ready to answer questions at any time
AI-driven tools such as "Chat with PDF" to let students interactively query uploaded documents
Student- and educator-contributed content platform where users upload and unlock documents through sharing
Customizable study dashboard that allows learners to track their progress, manage courses and discover relevant materials
Mobile-friendly access allowing students to study on the go via mobile apps and offline modes
Subject-wide coverage spanning economics, literature, biology, history, accounting, psychology and more — every major college discipline
Membership tiers including a free (Basic) membership and a Premier (paid) membership offering unlocks, full access to textbook solutions and more
Educator community of hundreds of thousands of faculty contributing, reviewing and shaping content, enabling quality and breadth of resources
Integration of study tools, tutoring, and AI-powered workflows in a single platform to assist learners from assignment to exam

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FAQ

  1. What kinds of study materials are available on Course Hero?

    Users can access class notes, study guides, textbook solutions, videos, practice problems and Q&A threads across a wide range of subjects and courses.

  2. Is there tutoring available and when can I use it?

    Yes — Course Hero offers 24/7 homework help from expert tutors to answer questions and provide explanations at any time.

  3. What is the difference between the free Basic membership and Premier membership?

    A Basic (free) membership gives limited access and pay-per-question features, while the Premier membership provides monthly unlocks, full access to textbook solutions, and unlimited tutoring questions up to a cap.

  4. Which subjects and academic levels does Course Hero support?

    The platform covers a wide gamut of subjects including economics, biology, accounting, psychology, history and more; it is geared toward high-school, college and university-level coursework.

  5. Can educators contribute to Course Hero and how?

    Yes — educators and students contribute original study materials, create solutions or upload documents to the platform, helping grow the library and earn rewards/unlocks in return.