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  1. Carolyn

    World-First Free CCS Open Online Course

    Edinburgh University has launched the first ever free open online course teaching Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) - a technology that can help protect the atmosphere from excess carbon dioxide (CO2). The introductory 5-week course, delivered in partnership with MOOC platform EdX, is taught by...
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    Top Self-Paced MOOCs on EdX - USA

    MOOC platform EdX have published their top self-paced courses delivered in partnership with their US-based partner institutions and organisations. Read on to discover popular courses in a wide range of subjects from some of the top organisations and institutions in the USA. Arts & Humanities...
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    Top Self-Paced MOOCs on EdX: Europe

    MOOC platform EdX have published their top self-paced courses delivered in partnership with their European partner institutions and organisations. Read on to discover popular courses in a wide range of subjects from the likes of The University of Edinburgh, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia...
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    EdX has 23 New Professional Certificate Programs

    EdX has announced 23 new Professional Certificate programs from the world’s industry leaders and top universities, designed to build or advance critical skills for a specific career. Professional Certificate programs are tailored for specific jobs and particular career paths, offering...
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    Most Popular MOOCs of 2017 on Coursera & EdX

    Based on information provided by Coursera and EdX, here are their most popular MOOCs of 2017: Coursera: Most Popular Courses in 2017* Machine Learning – Stanford University Neural Networks and Deep Learning – deeplearning.ai Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough...
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    EdX Cyber Monday Deal

    MOOC platform EdX are running a Cyber Monday Deal offering users a 15% discount on any verified certificate purchase. Simply use the code CYBEREDX15 to get your discount when purchasing a verified certificate option on any course. Browse courses by subject: Computer Science Data &...
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    Top 10 Professional Certificate Programs on edx

    EdX Professional Certificate programs are series of courses designed by industry leaders and top universities to build and enhance critical professional skills needed to succeed in today's most in-demand fields. The programs typically run over a 2-6 month period, allowing learners to quickly...
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    Top 20 Courses on edX

    MOOC platform edX has kindly shared with me their list of top performing courses based on popularity. All the courses listed below can be taken free of charge. Discover below top 20 trending courses in Data Science, Business, Engineering, Humanities, Well-being and more: Microsoft Professional...
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    Making Sense of edX Certificate Programs

    MicroMasters, XSeries & Professional Certificates With 3 different MOOC-based credentials currently being offered by edX, potential students may find themselves scratching their heads in confusion. EdX was the first MOOC provider to offer multiple-course certificate programs known as...
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    EdX MicroMasters, XSeries & Professional Certificate Programs

    With 3 different MOOC-based credentials currently being offered by edX, potential students may find themselves scratching their heads in confusion. EdX was the first MOOC provider to offer multiple-course certificate programs known as XSeries which are designed for more in-depth learning than...
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    Are MOOC certificates from Coursera and edX helpful in getting jobs?

    MOOC credentials are gaining ground with employers Article by Carolyn McIntyre, CEO & Founder of MoocLab Over the past five years the number of MOOCs has increased and so has the number of learners enrolling on these online courses. Based on an analysis conducted by MOOC directory ClassCentral...
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    ID Verified Certificates in MOOCs

    MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are free online courses offered by universities, organisations and industry experts to anyone wishing to learn. For a fee, a number of MOOC providers award successful graduates with a “verified certificate”. These are particularly useful if you are studying...
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    15 New Professional Certificate Programs with edX

    Professional Certificate Programs are the latest initiative launched by non-profit MOOC platform, edX. These programs are designed to help develop the critical skills and knowledge that are most in-demand in today's jobs, such as digital marketing, virtual reality and data science. They are...
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    EdX Professional Certificate Programs

    Professional Certificate Programs are the latest initiative launched by non-profit MOOC platform, edX. These programs are designed to help develop the critical skills and knowledge that are most in-demand in today's jobs, such as digital marketing, virtual reality and data science. They are...
  15. Carolyn

    How to share your MOOC certificates

    Most MOOC platforms offer digital Course Certificates on successful completion of a course which allow you to provide evidence of your learning by sharing your certificate with potential employers or academic institutions. This guide looks at how to share certificates awarded by the "Big...
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    Can I still take MOOCs for free?

    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...
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    How to study MOOCs for free

    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...
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    Announcing new MicroMasters Programs on edX

    Announcing new MicroMasters Programs on edX MicroMasters programs are a series of graduate level courses from top universities designed to advance your career. They provide deep learning in a specific career field and are recognized by employers for their real job relevance. Students may apply...
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    Online Master of Science in Analytics Degree by Georgia Tech on edX

    The Georgia Institute of Technology will be offering a new online master of science degree at a quarter of the cost of its on-campus program. The Institute’s top 10-ranked program in analytics will be delivered in collaboration with edX, the leading nonprofit MOOC provider. Tuition for Georgia...
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    10 Most Popular edX Courses of 2016

    Most Popular* edX Courses of 2016 1. Introduction to Computer Science – HarvardX (Self-Paced) Learner rating: 4.5/5 “Just incredible, can’t speak highly enough about this course and do not believe that there could be any better introductory course on CS.” – Philip 2. Analyzing and...
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