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  1. Carolyn

    20 most popular courses on Coursera in February 2016

    Check out Coursera's most popular courses of February 2016, as measured by number of enrollments - topics range from machine learning, to marketing strategy, to the art of photography, and courses cater to novices and experts alike. R Programming from Johns Hopkins University Machine...
  2. Carolyn

    Free online courses in Business Strategy

    The following courses cover topics in Business Strategy. Although some may be part of Learning Pathways offered by the platform delivering the courses, each individual course can still be accessed for free. If you wish to gain a Certificate, you'll need to pay a fee and complete and pass the...
  3. Carolyn

    Can I take Coursera Specialization courses for free?

    Can I take Coursera Specialization courses for free? A large part of my time is spent reading the latest posts, blogs and articles around the subject of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). Lately, there seems to be some confusion over whether it's possible to get free access to individual...
  4. Carolyn

    Free online courses to help you develop your career

    The following courses have been selected to help you achieve in your career development. Although some are part of Learning Pathways offered by the platform delivering the courses, each individual course can still be accessed for free. If you wish to gain a Certificate, you'll need to pay a fee...
  5. Carolyn

    Free online courses in Digital Marketing

    The following courses cover topics in digital marketing. Although some may be part of Learning Pathways offered by the platform delivering the courses, each individual course can still be accessed for free. If you wish to gain a Certificate, you'll need to pay a fee and complete and pass the...
  6. Carolyn

    Free online courses in Statistics & Data Analysis

    The following courses cover topics in Statistics and Data Analysis primarily for business purposes.. Although some may be part of Learning Pathways offered by the platform delivering the courses, each individual course can still be accessed for free. If you wish to gain a Certificate, you'll...
  7. Carolyn

    Free online courses to help you start your own business

    The following courses have been selected to help you start your own business. Although many are part of Learning Pathways offered by the platform delivering the courses, each individual course can still be accessed for free. If you wish to gain a Certificate, you'll need to pay a fee and...
  8. Carolyn

    Free online courses to improve your leadership skills

    The following courses have been selected to help you build on your leadership skills. Although many are part of Learning Pathways offered by the platform delivering the courses, each individual course can still be accessed for free. If you wish to gain a Certificate, you'll need to pay a fee and...
  9. Carolyn

    Top 25 Free Courses starting in March 2016

    MoocLab in collaboration with CourseTalk features the top upcoming courses each month based on CourseTalk's user reviews. 5 star rating Chinese Thought: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science - Part 2 Start date: 7th March By The University of British Columbia via edX This course is designed to...
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    Is a Coursera specialization worthwhile? Do companies value it?

    Abhinav Sharma I used to work at Coursera, but the following is my personal opinion about new credentials in general, of which the Coursera Specialization is one. I'm also not in touch with what the company's strategy for credentials is. I left right around when Specializations were being...
  11. Carolyn

    Interview Writer & Diplomat Claude BIAO talks about MOOCs

    Claude is trained as a diplomat with an interest in International Relations and Politics and now works in Paris for the APF (Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie) – an association of the parliaments of Francophone countries which promotes the spread of the French language and intercultural...
  12. Carolyn

    Over 35 New Specializations now open on Coursera

    MOOC platform Coursera has just launched 35 new Specialization courses in computer programming, art, and business. “Specializations” are study pathways designed to deepen your expertise in a subject through a series of related courses. Specializations vary in length, with shorter Specializations...
  13. Carolyn

    Interview Francisco Goitia: how MOOCs made his dream come true

    Francisco Goitia is a Python Developer based in Argentina who used MOOCs to radically change the course of his life in the space of one year. While continuing to pursue his Business studies at the Universidad de Buenos Aires, he jacked his job in and devoted a year to doing as many MOOCs as he...
  14. Carolyn

    Interview Nico Marzian shares his experiences & practices with Online Education & MOOCs

    Nico Marzian currently works as a consultant and designer in Germany. As well as holding a Fine Arts Degree, Nico also has considerable experience of online education including self-paced online courses and MOOCs which he has used to develop both professionally and for personal interest. Nico...
  15. Carolyn

    Interview Scotty Rushing: From homelessness to success thanks to Coursera

    Scotty Rushing is a writer and currently a full-time student at Arizona State University where he is pursuing a BA in English with minors in Film and Media Studies and Psychology. This may not seem like anything to shout about, but Scotty’s story is not mainstream by any means. He has gone...
  16. Carolyn

    How do you unenroll from a Course on Coursera?

    You can un-enroll from a course at any point, unless you have earned a Coursera Accomplishment in the course. There is no penalty for remaining enrolled in courses you do not finish or pass. To un-enroll from a course's free track: Navigate to your My Courses page Find the course you'd like to...
  17. Carolyn

    Is getting a verified certificate on Coursera worth it?

    Is getting a verified certificate on Coursera worth it? Article by Carolyn McIntyre, CEO of MoocLab This being one of the hottest topics of discussion on MoocLab’s forums, I thought it would be interesting (and hopefully useful) to look into this question a little deeper. For those of you who...
  18. Carolyn

    Discussion Coursera, edX, Udacity...the Good, the Bad & the Ugly

    Share your views and tell us which MOOC provider(s) you think are the best and worst out there. Don't forget to say why :rolleyes:
  19. Carolyn

    Courses Recommended MOOCs & Online Courses

    This is the place to post your comments, feedback and recommendations about MOOCs and Online Courses.
  20. Carolyn

    Discussion MOOC Certificates & Credentials

    Taking a MOOC signals to employers that you’re a proactive learner. Find out how http://www.ezanga.com/articles/how-moocs-can-help-you-move-up-the-ladder
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