Summer MOOCs recommendations

Summer MOOCs recommendations Summer MOOCs recommendationsPosted November 29, 2013, by Marni Williams If youre the type of person who looks forward to the holidays all year but gets bored after three days, a bit of light learning could be just the remedy. These days theres no need to spend your precious summer hours tucked away in a summer-school classroom when you can dip into some free calculus while youre waiting for the swim-up bar to open. Theres an zugnglich course for almost anything dog grooming, aromatherapy, psychology really, anything. If youve been thinking of polishing up your skills over summer but youre not ready to commit to a full qualification, then taking a MOOC (massive open online course) is a great way to get a taste and have both a relaxing and productive holiday. MOOCs are free and delivered by top lecturers and teachers across the globe. Without further ado, here are some of the top MOOCs on offer for summer study. And if theres a MOOC youve been raving a bout, let us know in the comments below If these havent whetted your appetite then you can look out for some more MOOCs hitting the web in early January 2014. The soon-to-launch FutureLearn out of the United Kingdom is offering courses on sustainability, branding, forensic science and the intriguing subject of randomness, chance and free will early next year. Cornell is also set to start offering courses next semester and our very own University of Melbourne is making its MOOC debut with discrete optimisation in March. But for now, make the most of the silly season by seeing what its like to learn online. You might even find yourself signing up to get some more serious online qualifications in the new year. Just dont get sand in your laptop this summer. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPo pular Career Searchescareer advisor onlineunsw early entrystudy in australia for international studentsyear 10 work experience ideasflexible entry usyd CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMarni WilliamsRelated ArticlesBrowse moreWORKFORCE TRENDSUniversity degrees pay offThe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published estimates of the return on investment (ROI) for university bachelor degrees and the news is good for uni graduates.ChristmasVolunteeringGive a little why you should volunteer this ChristmasWhats more fashionable than giving a knitted steckbrcke with a snowman on it this Christmas? Giving your time through volunteering Heres how you can get involved.Career counsellorVET/TAFEVocational Education and Training in the spotlight infographicIn 2013, n early 2 million Australians chose to study at a VET institution. Molly casts a spotlight on this popular mode of study to learn more about the current state of play, and what we can do to keep vocational education and training fighting fit.