MOOCs

Online learning is a remote interaction between the teacher and the student. The emergence of massive open online courses began in 2008, but gained real popularity in 2012. The possibility of distance learning is carried out through the use of computer technology and the Internet. This training system is suitable for people living in remote areas, as well as for those who do not have the opportunity to study full-time or attend classes. This system is financially affordable and therefore attracts a large number of people around the world.

At the moment there are many online platforms that provide the opportunity to study remotely, many universities practice this type of training. The accessibility and ease of educational activities are attracting more and more people.
At the moment the following courses would be useful for students of linguistic and pedagogical specialties:

1) EDX
2) FutureLearn
3) Codecademy
4) COURSERA
5) Open2Study

By selecting and comparing the most current and popular MOOCs, it can be concluded that they operate according to an identical, similar system. The partner universities and the proposed categories of education are also practically the same everywhere. The essence of online platforms is the organization of a link between world universities and online students.
At the moment, many global companies are resorting to the online training service to improve the skills of their employees, because They consider this method the most convenient, flexible and reliable.
With the development of new technologies and pedagogical methods, soon this type of training can completely replace full-time education. It is also worth noting that, despite the shortcomings of this training system, more than 24 million online students study on Coursera and EDX platforms, which indicates the growing popularity of online courses.

As for me, I would like to complete the following courses, because I think it'll be useful in my future life.

1.The Science of Parenting of EDX platform

About this course

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Everyone has an opinion on parenting – where babies should sleep, what they should eat, and whether parents should spank, scold, or praise. What’s more, the media often offers support for whichever opinions appear most popular at any given time. This leaves those of us who like to base our decisions on firm, provable facts feeling dizzy.

“The Science of Parenting” addresses this confusion by moving beyond the chatter and opinion surrounding parenting, and by looking directly at the science. Parenting itself is far from a science. Nevertheless, scientists have conducted thousands of studies that can help parents – or future parents – make sensible, informed decisions.

One goal of this course will be to provide a survey of important scientific findings spanning a range of topics that are central to the lives of parents:

• diet;
• sleep;
• discipline;
• learning;
• screen time;
• impulse control;
• vaccination.

We’ll also explore ongoing mysteries, like what causes autism, and why so many children are allergic to peanuts.

Perhaps more important, this course will not only dig into existing science, but will also explore the underlying nature of parenting science itself. Often, scientists measure correlations: they ask how different parenting practices are related to different behaviors in children. But the claims they make from correlational data are often much, much stronger. For example, from correlational data, scientists often claim that parents cause the behaviors of their kids. This course will show how this type of error – common in the scientific literature – can explain a significant amount of the confusion present in the media and general public. We will discuss how to avoid the same error when evaluating science, and how to use the sum of available evidence to inform decision making.

The course’s instructor, David Barner, is a leading authority on cognitive development. He is joined by leading experts on behavior genetics, vaccination, autism, lying, and spanking, as well as by real live parents who try to use science to inform their decisions. This class is suitable not only for parents, future parents, and grandparents, but also for professionals interested in health care, social work, and early childhood education who want to increase their knowledge and analysis skills.

What you'll learn

• Core knowledge on topics including infant sleep, forms of discipline, breastfeeding, language and math learning, screen time, bilingualism, and autism;
• Analytical and applied techniques, including how to compute the contribution of genetics to a trait, how to understand and compute correlations, and how kids can effectively study for tests;
• Best practices for sleep training, discipline, and feeding.

2.English at Work: Job Interviews

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Based on advice from accomplished professionals in the business, HR and academic field, we have created a course that helps you succeed in job interviews and get that ultimate call.

Tell your story so well interviewers can’t ignore you!

Once you have your professional knowledge and gained your experience, how you persuade others to believe that you are as good as you say you are is the challenge. Our instructors have had a 100% success rate in getting interviews and landing a job, and we hope to share that experience with you. 

How will this course change the way you prepare for and perform in job interviews? 

• No more generic answers! Hear what senior management specifically looks for in answers.
  • As a verified user, you get step by step guides on how to structure your answers!
• No more rehearsing in your head! Use the tools on the platform to practise and get inspiration from other participants.
  • As a verified user, you get video samples and personalised feedback! 
• Stop asking Google! Exchange ideas with a global community of learners.
  • As a verified user, you get face-to-face online sessions with our team!

What you'll learn

In this course you will learn how to:

• prepare for challenging interview questions
• plan impressive answers
• perform professionally online