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Why MOOCs are Perfect for Teacher Development 5 reasons why every teacher should know about MOOCs Being based in the UK, I am acutely aware of budget restraints within our state-run school system with schools struggling to afford to provide adequate training and development opportunities to their teaching staff. This is a major issue of concern given that developing and improving teacher subject knowledge and classroom teaching is core to improving overall pupil achievement. Parents want...

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Get a verified academic record of all your completed MOOCs With MOOC credentials gaining in credibility, employers are starting to recognise the value of this form of education, a trend that is likely to grow over the coming years. With this in mind, keeping an organised record of your MOOC credentials will be beneficial when prospecting for jobs. Most MOOCs already allow for easy sharing of course certificates on your LinkedIn profile which is a great way of showcasing your achievements...

MOOC platform edX have announced the launch of an Access for All Scholarship Campaign which will cover 100% of the cost of obtaining verified credentials for all qualifying learners. While the majority of edX courses are free to audit on edx.org, learners have to pay a fee if they choose to gain a verified credential upon completion of a course. Most courses already offer up to a 90% discount on verified certificates to learners who cannot afford to pay the full price, however, a few...

Coursera is a popular online education platform that partners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals worldwide. The courses are taught by top instructors from prestigious universities such as Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, the University of Michigan, or UPenn, as well as renowned companies like Google Cloud, Goldman Sachs, or AWS, for example. The majority of courses can be accessed for free...