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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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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    Study Buddy Become a Tutor on MoocLab!

    Most people who visit MoocLab are learners of some sort. And people who are learning new skills are likely to get stuck at some point. The problem with learning in an online environment is that it can be difficult to get help when you need it. This is where YOU could come in. If you consider...
  9. 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...
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    Top 25 Free Courses starting in February 2016

    MoocLab in collaboration with CourseTalk features the top upcoming courses each month based on CourseTalk's user reviews. 5 star rating Useful Genetics Part 1: How Our Genes Shape Us Start date: 1st Feb University of British Columbia via edX This challenging but very rewarding course focuses...
  11. Carolyn

    Q&A with Ankit Khandelwal: 18th to 22nd January

    Ankit Khandelwal pioneered the UNESCO endorsed “Zero Cost MBA” using MOOCs to acquire skills to become a global manager. Ankit embraced this project full-time from his home in India and completed over 30 business and culture related MOOCs within 2 years to prepare himself for working in a...
  12. Carolyn

    What CourseTalk data reveals about MOOC Users

    A recent report by the University of Washington's Technology & Social Change Group (known as TASCHA) with support from IREX, a nonprofit development organization, has revealed some interesting insights into CourseTalk users and reviews. CourseTalk is the world’s largest source for reviews of...
  13. Carolyn

    Top 20 Free Courses starting in January 2016

    MoocLab in collaboration with CourseTalk will be featuring the top upcoming courses each month based on CourseTalk's user reviews. 5 star rating Critical Perspectives on Management Start date: 1st Jan An unconventional approach to management strategy! This class offers students the opportunity...
  14. 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...
  15. Carolyn

    Can I get college credit from MOOCs?

    MOOCs (Massive open online courses), being free and open to anyone, don't usually award college credit to graduates. Recently, however, some higher education institutions have partnered with the major MOOC platforms to deliver the first MOOCs with the option to gain credit. Although these...
  16. Carolyn

    Do MOOCs offer Certificates?

    Yes, they do! To find out more about MOOC Certificates, see MoocLab's Tips & Guides: A Guide to MOOC Certificates ID Verified Certificates in MOOCs How to add or change a certificate on LinkedIn
  17. Carolyn

    I'm new to MOOCs and Online Learning. Where do I start?

    If you are new to studying with MOOCs and Online Courses, MoocLab has a number of free Tips & Guides which will help you get started: Online Study MOOCs Moocs for Credits Certificates Remember, you can also post a question in our Q&A Forum
  18. Carolyn

    What is a MOOC?

    MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course. A MOOC is a university course provided over the internet free of charge. Many high profile universities now publish courses online which are based on their campus-based curricula. These courses can be accessed anywhere and by anyone who has an...
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    Qualified Teacher Western Civilization I CLEP

    The Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 examination covers material that is usually taught in the first semester of a two-semester course in Western Civilization. Questions deal with the civilizations of Ancient Greece, Rome, and the Near East; the Middle Ages; the Renaissance and...
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    Social Sciences CLEP Social Sciences and History CLEP

    The Social Sciences and History examination covers a wide range of topics from the social sciences and history disciplines. While the exam is based on no specific course, its content is drawn from introductory college courses that cover United States history, Western civilization, world history...
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