MoocLab Newsletter - October 2019
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October 2019
50,000 Free Digital Upgrades Now Available on FutureLearn
UK MOOC platform FutureLearn and The British Council have partnered for a fourth time to give free access to online courses from UK higher education institutions to people in non-OECD countries. The initiative, part of the Study UK program, gives people in eligible countries access to 325 massive open online courses (MOOCs) from 35 UK universities, plus the chance to earn one of up to 50,000 free digital upgrades.. Find out more ►
How does Coursera's New Professional Certificate Program Compare with edX's?
MOOC platform Coursera announced last month the official launch of their Professional Certificate Programs which they describe as "similar to Specializations, but even better". The programs are designed to help learners gain marketable skills and become job-ready in in-demand career fields like information technology or data science in less than 12 months.. Read on to find out more ►
Course Spotlight
With over 87,000 learners already enrolled, the “Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content” MOOC covers the key ideas behind viral marketing and will give you a better understanding of how to craft contagious content, build stickier messages, and get any product, idea, or behavior to catch on. Continue reading ...
Skills for Jobs
Google recently announced that they are teaming up with CompTIA to create a new dual credential for the IT Support Professional Certificate, a program that helps people prepare for entry-level roles in IT in under six months, with no experience or degree necessary. Continue reading ►
New Fully Online Master's Degree
Not-for-profit MOOC platform edX announced yesterday the launch of a new online Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The program will enable learners to gain deep knowledge in electrical and computer engineering, with the option to choose a particular area of interest. Read on to find out more ►
SHOWCASE: ONLINE COURSE PLATFORMS
Discover Edureka
Learn Big Data & Analytics, Cloud Computing, Programming & More
Edureka may not be the biggest, cheapest, or the fastest growing but it has the highest course completion rate in the industry because of its commitment towards the student. Edureka is a universal E-learning platform offering certification courses in 180+ trending technologies with live instructor-led training, 24*7 support and a lifetime access to the course. (P.S. no hidden fees and one time buy). Continue reading ...
Find a Study Buddy - Announcing the NEW Instant Messenger
You can now chat in real time with your study buddy directly on MoocLab!
In addition to our Private Messaging Service, we are excited to announce our new Instant Messenger tool. With MoocLab's Instant Messenger, you can now chat in real time with your Study Buddy without having to use other apps, such as Facebook or Whatsapp to study together. You can meet online to share messages, photos, documents and videos instantly. 
You can access the Instant Messenger directly from any Private Conversation page. Click on "New Message" to start a new chat with someone and enter their username in the box provided. Type your message and hit "Send". Your messages will appear in the Chat Room.
MOOCLAB'S MOOC SCOOP
Latest News from across the Web
The landscape of online higher education is changing with the growth of mega-universities and the advent of scores of MOOC-size at-scale degree programs from prestigious universities.
Degrees still matter, but online programs are playing a complementary role.
ASU's for-credit MOOC experiment with edX didn’t meet expectations for completion or certification. The university has quietly moved in a new direction.
The historic private school is to teach A-levels over the internet for £15,000 per year.
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Carolyn from MoocLab
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