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Universities have been making their degree programs available online for over 20 years now, but today students can also choose to enrol on new form of online degree that is delivered in the form of MOOCs - Massive Open Online Courses. MOOCs are online courses created by universities, corporations or organisations and are typically delivered via platforms such as EdX, FutureLearn, and Coursera. In response to a shift in student learning habits and the rising cost of accessing higher...

As the founder of MoocLab, I am very excited and proud to announce an important milestone in MoocLab's journey - this month, we hit 10,000 registered members. That's 10,000 people from across the globe who are interested in supporting their learning through online courses and resources or finding an online Study Buddy. MoocLab first launched in 2014 with a mission to make online learners' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that people...

MOOC platforms Coursera and edX both unveiled a new brand identity on December 15th, 2020 with the launch of their new logos and refreshed overall look of their websites. For Coursera, the logo change is very subtle. They have simply replaced the infinity symbol at the beginning of their wordmark with the letter C. Stephanie Hale, Director of Brand at Coursera, explained: “The C is an entry point into the full span of learning opportunities on Coursera—from projects and free courses to...

How to list MOOCs on your Résumé Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have come a long way since they first emerged back in 2012. The number of courses as well as the number of learners enrolling in them continues to grow, but more importantly, MOOC credentials are also gaining ground and employers are starting to take notice. Understandably, therefore, it is becoming more commonplace to see MOOCs listed on résumés. But showcasing these online courses needs some careful thought and...

Taking an online degree can be a viable option when faced with certain obstacles that would otherwise prevent you from accessing higher education. Article by Carolyn McIntyre, CEO & Founder of MoocLab Up until recently, there was a certain stigma attached to online degrees which were not seen as “real degrees”. However, with online education on the rise, times are changing and some of the most prestigious universities are now offering fully online degree programs. The improved standards...