Quiz: Which type of MOOC should you sign up for?

27 Feb 2019

Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, show no sign of slowing down when it comes to transforming education. The change is most obvious in the sphere of graduate education – where once working professionals returned to campus for two years to pursue an MBA, today they have a wealth of virtual alternatives to choose from instead.

Since its peak a few years ago, MOOCs have continued to expand on available courses. No longer limited to just online versions of traditional, on-campus Bachelor’s and Master’s, today’s MOOCs offer multiple choices to suit the needs of 21st century learning.

Take our quiz below to find out which programme is ideal for you:

1. Which of the following best describes you?

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Currently studying at high school or university

Fresh graduate

Working professional

Retiree

2. How much time would you be able to dedicate to an online course per week?

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1-2 hours a week

8-10 hours per week

More than 10 hours per week

3. Do you want a professional or academic credential upon completion?

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Professional

Academic

4. Do you want assessments to be included as part of the course?

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Yes

5. Do you want to earn credit towards a traditional, on-campus qualification?

Yes

6. Which areas of study are you most interested in?

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Business

Technology - including artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, etc

Humanities or Social sciences

Interesting current or popular topics

7. How much are you willing to financially invest in this course?

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Nothing

Less than US$1,000

Between US$1,000-2,000

More than US$2,000

Which type of MOOC program should you sign up for?

MicroMasters

One of the fastest-growing programmes today, the MicroMasters is suitable for the time-constrained working professional who wants to expand their skillset, also serving as a pathway towards a full postgraduate degree. Many are backed by top-tier educators and sponsored by some of the most respected businesses worldwide, making it a great addition for those who want to advance their positions in the workforce.

Professional Certificate

Your focus is to get yourself up to speed with today's most in-demand skills. These certificates are designed by universities and businesses to build and enhance critical professional expertise. It will be the most suitable path for your plan to stand out and succeed in your work.

Online Degrees

You're in for the fully online experience. Like the traditional degree options, online Bachelor's or Master's courses follow the same syllabus as on-campus programmes, but benefit from one distinct feature: affordability.

Short courses

Your primary focus is to deepen your understanding of a subject, with the chance to gain an academic or professional credential coming second. Check out sites like Udemy and Canvas, which provide a larger range of course providers than just the top universities.