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April 2017
Discover MoocLab's 3 new guides below:
How to study MOOCs for free
With a clear shift towards monetization of MOOCs, is it still possible to take one of these courses for free? Luckily, the answer is yes (for now), although sometimes it isn't always clear how to access the course content without having to pay.
See MoocLab's guide How to study MOOCs for free to find out how to do it.
The Ultimate Guide to MOOC Certificates
MoocLab's Ultimate Guide to MOOC Certificates provides an in-depth review of the different certificate options provided by the major MOOC platforms, including credit and degree programs.
Discover the certificate options provided by 12 of the main MOOC platforms:
Go to the Ultimate Guide to MOOC Certificates
How to share your MOOC certificates
MOOC certificates can provide proof for an employer, university, or other institution that you have successfully completed an online course. After you earn a Course Certificate, you can share it online on your LinkedIn profile or by other means using a secure URL which allows others to check if your certificate is genuine.
This guide looks at how to share certificates awarded by the "Big Three": Coursera, edX and FutureLearn.
Go to Guide: How to share your MOOC certificates
Ten Top MOOCs in Personal Development
Discover 10 great MOOCs to help you develop as a person
Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
By University of California, San Diego via Coursera
Started March 27th
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
By University of California, Irvine via Coursera
Started March 27th
Get Beyond Work-Life Balance (Inclusive Leadership Training)
By Catalyst via edX
Self-paced
Existential Well-being Counseling: A Person-centered Experiential Approach
By KU Leuven University via edX
Self-paced
Persuasive Communication: What Makes Messages Persuasive?
By Purdue University via FutureLearn
Starts April 17th
By University of California, San Diego via Coursera
Started March 27th
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
By University of California, Irvine via Coursera
Started March 27th
Get Beyond Work-Life Balance (Inclusive Leadership Training)
By Catalyst via edX
Self-paced
Existential Well-being Counseling: A Person-centered Experiential Approach
By KU Leuven University via edX
Self-paced
Persuasive Communication: What Makes Messages Persuasive?
By Purdue University via FutureLearn
Starts April 17th
Discover Online Learning Platforms
In every month's Newsletter, we showcase one of our reviewed Online Learning Platforms to help you discover the best platforms for your needs.
Treehouse is a good option for beginners who wish to learn how to build websites from scratch. The platform offers 1,000+ well produced videos alternating between instructors and screen sharing, focusing on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, mobile, and responsive design. Business and marketing courses are also offered for website startup projects or apps. Badges are awarded on completion of each topic. Those new to programming can benefit from the Treehouse guided learning paths with a list of courses to work through. Users can practice their new skills through quizzes and interactive Code Challenges. Each topic has an active forum to discuss course content and get support.
- Skill Level: Beginner/intermediate
- Price: Basic $25/month or Pro $49/month (Free 14 day trial)
- Languages/Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, mobile, and responsive design
- Instruction: Video, Interactive Quizzes and Code Challenges (with Code Consoles)
- Course Length: approx 45 hours to complete all courses
- Accreditation: Progress badges
- Prerequisites: None
Help others make the right choices
You can now add your own rating & review of the platforms you use. Just click on the name of the platform you want to rate and hover over the stars at the bottom of the page. Select the number of stars you want to award and complete the review fields.
Meet some of our new Study Buddies
Main Subject Category : Computer Science
Study Buddy subject : web design
Platform Name : udemy,lynda,coursera
Level of Knowledge : Some knowledge
Preferred language : english
Preferred study time : Evening
Goal : Professional development
About me : I love Moocs
New Member, Male, 17, Yesterday at 12:03 PMStudy Buddy subject : web design
Platform Name : udemy,lynda,coursera
Level of Knowledge : Some knowledge
Preferred language : english
Preferred study time : Evening
Goal : Professional development
About me : I love Moocs
Main Subject Category : Life Sciences
Study Buddy subject : Biology, Chemistry
Level of Knowledge : Some knowledge
Preferred language : English
Preferred study time : Evening
Goal : Academic development
About me : Studying my A levels in the UK and hoping to do well enough to meet my university offers
New Member, Female, 18, Monday at 11:33 PMStudy Buddy subject : Biology, Chemistry
Level of Knowledge : Some knowledge
Preferred language : English
Preferred study time : Evening
Goal : Academic development
About me : Studying my A levels in the UK and hoping to do well enough to meet my university offers
Main Subject Category : Computer Science
Study Buddy subject : Python, Web Development, Javascript
Platform Name : Udacity, The Odin Project, FCC
Level of Knowledge : Total beginner
Preferred language : English
Preferred study time : Night
Goal : Personal development
About me : I have done my bachelor in Business and working in an advertising agency. But i have currently gained interest in computer programming and trying to learn it. I am ready to pair with someone so that we can learn together and keep each other motivated while achieving the right goals.
New Member, Male, 27, Mar 29, 2017Study Buddy subject : Python, Web Development, Javascript
Platform Name : Udacity, The Odin Project, FCC
Level of Knowledge : Total beginner
Preferred language : English
Preferred study time : Night
Goal : Personal development
About me : I have done my bachelor in Business and working in an advertising agency. But i have currently gained interest in computer programming and trying to learn it. I am ready to pair with someone so that we can learn together and keep each other motivated while achieving the right goals.
Main Subject Category : Personal Development
Goal : Professional development
Preferred language : English
Level of Knowledge : Pretty confident
Platform Name : Coursera, ALISON, edX, FutureLearn
Preferred study time : Night
Study Buddy subject : No preference
About me : I work from home so my study times are pretty flexible. I do however do the majority of work at night but I'm pretty much available throughout the day. Just would like company while working so no preference for any particular field of study pursued by potential study buddy.
New Member, Female, 26, Mar 29, 2017Goal : Professional development
Preferred language : English
Level of Knowledge : Pretty confident
Platform Name : Coursera, ALISON, edX, FutureLearn
Preferred study time : Night
Study Buddy subject : No preference
About me : I work from home so my study times are pretty flexible. I do however do the majority of work at night but I'm pretty much available throughout the day. Just would like company while working so no preference for any particular field of study pursued by potential study buddy.
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