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Discover Ten MOOC-based Degree Programs MOOC-Based Credential options are growing in online education with the introduction of 5 new online master degree programs delivered via MOOC platforms this year so far. These online degree programs are taught by the same faculty and award graduates with the same qualifications as their campus equivalents, providing a low-cost alternative to the traditional degree programs. Students applying for these online programs have the added of advantage of...

MOOC Pathways for AP Success The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is a university-level program created by the College Board to enable high school students to earn credit (points toward an undergraduate degree) or advanced placement (being exempt from an introductory level university course). There are currently 34 AP examinations available which are designed to test a student's knowledge & skills in a particular discipline, and are recognized by more than 4,000 universities worldwide...

Get your MOOC Certificates validated It is becoming increasingly common for recruiters and academic institutions to see MOOCs added to candidates' résumés. By doing so, candidates can showcase relevant up-to-date skills and demonstrate initiative, commitment and drive all of which are very valuable skills in the eyes of employers and universities. It is also fairly common for candidates to "exaggerate" their competencies and skills in order to stand out from the crowd, and the temptation...

How to share your MOOC certificates A guide on providing evidence of your accomplishments to employers or academic institutions Most MOOC platforms offer digital Course Certificates on successful completion of a course which allow you to provide evidence of your learning. Sharing your certificates with potential employers or academic institutions can help you stand out from the crowd by showcasing relevant up-to-date skills and demonstrating initiative, commitment and drive all of which...

How to study MOOCs for free A guide to gaining free access to MOOC courses When MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) first came on the scene 5 years ago, they caused a lot of noise around the fact that they provided free Higher Education for the masses - a pretty revolutionary concept given the usual exorbitant cost of university level learning. Anyone could take one of these online courses and get access to the same course content that paying students were getting on a university campus...