United States Department Current Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

United States Department Current Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

The Online Professional English Network (OPEN), funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, improves English-language skills acquisition by English language learners, English as a foreign language educators, and other professionals around the world. The program also fosters cultural understanding between American citizens and other countries.

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The OPEN Program offers free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which are open to an unlimited number of participants. Some MOOCs are 5 weeks, and some are longer. Please carefully read the course description for each. Each MOOC is preceded by an optional orientation module. Click the blue enrollment links below for more information about each course, and to enroll.

English for Media Literacy for Educators (EML-E)

Is an exciting MOOC designed to introduce you to the theory and practice of teaching media literacy in English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom?

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In the media literacy education context you will also gain new ideas for teaching students how to analyze, critique, and communicate their thoughts in English. In addition, you will gain useful knowledge and resources that you can share with your education colleagues and others who are interested in this critical 21st-century skill – media literacy.

• Enrollment Opens: August 22, 2022
• Course Starts: September 19, 2022
• Enrollment Closes: October 24, 2022
• Course End Date: October 31, 2022

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR MEDIA LITERACY FOR EDUCATORS (FACILITATED)

Teaching English to Young Learners (Self-Paced)

Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) is an exciting Standalone Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) designed to introduce you to the theory and practice of teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) to young learners 3-10 years old.

Through participation in this Standalone MOOC, you will have the opportunity to share ideas with peers and apply course content to your learning environment. Get ready to learn about TEYL and be part of an international learning community with teachers around the world!

• Enrollment Opens: July 11, 2022
• Course Starts: July 11, 2022
• Enrollment Closes: September 26, 2022
• Course End Date: October 3, 2022

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND ENROLL IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS (SELF-PACED)

English for Career Development (Self-Paced)

English for Career Development is a five-module, self-paced MOOC. This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace. In this course, you will learn about the job search, application, and interview process in the United States, while comparing and contrasting the same process in your home country.

In this course, you will review the job application process, learn strategies for identifying jobs that match your skills and interests, develop skills to produce a professional-looking resume and cover letter, and improve your networking and interview skills.

• Enrollment Opens: July 5, 2022
• Course Starts: July 5, 2022
• Enrollment Closes: September 19, 2022
• Course End Date: September 26, 2022

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT (SELF-PACED)

English for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (Self-Paced)

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in improving their English skills in the sciences. In this course, you will explore some of the most innovative areas of scientific study while expanding your vocabulary and the language skills needed to share scientific information within your community.

This is a self-paced course, which will be open for 12 weeks. Participants can complete coursework at any time during these 12 weeks. The court system 5 modules; each module will require approximately 3-5 hours of work.

• Enrollment Opens: July 5, 2022
• Course Starts: July 5, 2022
• Enrollment Closes: September 19, 2022
• Course End Date: September 26, 2022

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) (SELF-PACED)

English for Journalism (Self-Paced)

This course is designed for non-native English speakers interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism. In this course, you will explore print and digital media while expanding your vocabulary and increasing your ability to research and develop local and global news stories.

Participants can complete coursework at any time during these 12 weeks. The course has 5 modules; each module will require approximately 3-5 hours of work.

• Enrollment Opens: July 5, 2022
• Course Starts: July 5, 2022
• Enrollment Closes: September 19, 2022
• Course End Date: September 26, 2022

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR JOURNALISM (SELF-PACED)

English for Business and Entrepreneurship (Self-Paced)

This course is designed for non-native English speakers interested in improving their language skills and knowledge of business and entrepreneurship simultaneously. 

You will learn how to read and develop a business plan and how to find investors and financial support. Finally, you will learn strategies for making a pitch to present your business concept.

• Enrollment Opens: July 5, 2022
• Course Starts: July 5, 2022
• Enrollment Closes: September 19, 2022
• Course End Date: September 26, 2022

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SELF-PACED)

English for Media Literacy (Self-Paced)

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who rested in improving their language skills and knowledge of the media simultaneously in this course, participants will investigate how media has changed over time.

This course provides the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the role media plays in our lives while building the vocabulary and language skills needed to analyze what we read and watch.

• Enrollment Opens: July 5, 2022
• Course Starts: July 5, 2022
• Enrollment Closes: September 19, 2022
• Course End Date: September 26, 2022

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR MEDIA LITERACY (SELF-PACED)