Recent MOOCS For Professional Development

Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement
(Facilitated)
Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement (FSME) is an online course

provided by the University of Oregon and is designed for English language
educators or “participants” who want to improve their teaching practices
and increase their students’ level of motivation and engagement in
learning English. Participants will learn about key concepts and current
practices related to motivation and engagement, student needs analysis,
community building, differentiated instruction, collaborative learning,
project-based learning, gamification and classroom games, formative
assessment, and metacognition. Each participant will create a portfolio of
activities and ideas that can contribute to increased student motivation
and engagement for English language learning.
Enrollment Opens: September 18, 2023
Orientation Opens: October 16, 2023
Course Starts: October 23, 2023
Enrollment Closes: November 20, 2023
Course End Date: November 27, 2023
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN FOSTERING STUDENT MOTIVATION AND

ENGAGEMENT (FACILITATED)
English for Media Literacy for Educators (Self-Paced)
English for Media Literacy for Educators (EML-E) is an exciting MOOC

designed by George Mason University. The course will introduce you to
the theory and practice of teaching about media literacy in the English as
a foreign language (EFL) classroom. Through informative videos and
practical readings, you will explore approaches for teaching English for
media literacy that are not only effective but engaging and enlightening.
You will learn theory and strategies necessary for successful media
literacy instruction for students of various ages and levels of English
proficiency. 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. Through regular participation in this MOOC, you will have
the opportunity to share ideas with peers and apply course content to
your teaching context. Get ready to learn about EML-E and be part of an
international learning community with teachers around the world! 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 course has
5 modules; each module will require approximately 3-5 hours of work.
Enrollment Opens: September 11, 2023
Course Starts: September 11, 2023
Enrollment Closes: November 27, 2023
Course End Date: December 4, 2023
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR MEDIA LITERACY FOR

EDUCATORS (SELF-PACED)
English for Career Development (Self-Paced)
English for Career Development 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. This course will also give you the opportunity to explore
your global career path while building your vocabulary and improving your
language skills to achieve your professional goals. 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. 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 course has 5 modules; each module will
require approximately 3-5 hours of work.
Enrollment Opens: October 2, 2023
Enrollment Closes: December 15, 2023
CLICK HERE TO 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. In Module 1, you will learn
how to preview texts and practice some of the language used to make
comparisons when talking about global warming and climate change. In
Module 2, you will examine the chemistry of climate change and the
language of cause and effect. In Module 3, you will learn about some of
the impacts of Climate Change and the language used to describe these
effects. In Module 4, you will learn reading strategies that can help you
explore the science behind some new energy systems. In Module 5, you
will investigate practical advances in nanotechnology that help slow
down climate change, while developing your own research skills in
English. 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 course has 5 modules; each module will require
approximately 3-5 hours of work.
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,

ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (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. Module One will provide an introduction to the
history and principles of journalism. In Module Two, you will learn how to
research, pitch, and interview. Module Three will focus on the language
for writing newspaper and magazine articles. Module Four will cover the
basics of broadcasting the news. Module Five will focus on the growth,
impact, and challenges of the digital media age. 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 course has 5
modules; each module will require approximately 3-5 hours of work.
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR JOURNALISM (SELF-PACED)

English for Business and Entrepreneurship (Self-
Paced)

interested in improving their language skills and knowledge of business
and entrepreneurship at the same time. From identifying an opportunity to
planning a persuasive pitch, this course will guide you step-by-step
through the basic elements of starting up a new business. Through
selected readings and video lectures, you will learn how to use market
research to identify risks and opportunities. 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. 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 course has 5 modules; each module will require
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SELF-PACED)
English for Media Literacy (Self-Paced)

interested in improving their language skills and knowledge of the media
at the same time. In this course, participants will investigate how media
has changed over time. They will explore the world of advertising and
identify targeted marketing strategies, analyze sources, detect bias, and
examine how diversity representation in media influences individual
identity and society. 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. 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 course has 5 modules; each module will require
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR MEDIA LITERACY (SELF-

PACED)

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Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement

Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement (FSME) is an online course

Enrollment Opens: September 18, 2023

Orientation Opens: October 16, 2023

Course Starts: October 23, 2023

Enrollment Closes: November 20, 2023

Course End Date: November 27, 2023

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN FOSTERING STUDENT MOTIVATION AND

English for Media Literacy for Educators (Self-Paced)

English for Media Literacy for Educators (EML-E) is an exciting MOOC

Enrollment Opens: September 11, 2023

Course Starts: September 11, 2023

Enrollment Closes: November 27, 2023

Course End Date: December 4, 2023

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR MEDIA LITERACY FOR

English for Career Development (Self-Paced)

English for Career Development a five-module, self-paced MOOC. This

Enrollment Opens: October 2, 2023

Course Starts: October 2, 2023

Enrollment Closes: December 15, 2023

Course End Date: December 22, 2023

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT (SELF-

English for Science, Technology, Engineering and

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are

Course Starts: October 2, 2023

Enrollment Closes: December 15, 2023

Course End Date: December 22, 2023

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,

English for Journalism (Self-Paced)

This course is designed for non-native English speakers interested in

Enrollment Opens: October 2, 2023

Course Starts: October 2, 2023

Enrollment Closes: December 15, 2023

Course End Date: December 22, 2023

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

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are

Enrollment Opens: October 2, 2023

Course Starts: October 2, 2023

Enrollment Closes: December 15, 2023

Course End Date: December 22, 2023

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS AND

English for Media Literacy (Self-Paced)

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are

Enrollment Opens: October 2, 2023

Course Starts: October 2, 2023

Enrollment Closes: December 15, 2023

Course End Date: December 22, 2023

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH FOR MEDIA LITERACY (SELF-

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