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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2188	yes	Coursera

The iMOOC: What this course is about
Meet Alex, the Global Web-Surfer
How this course works
Capstone Project (video and text descriptions)
Bonus interview: International students in American online courses
Alex: How does it work, actually?
The problem that we are trying to solve in this course
How to use a competency-based approach to overcome barriers
What is uniquely American in U.S.-based online education?
Bonus lecture: The anatomy of a U.S.-style, student-centered, online learning environment
Bonus interview: A faculty perspective on working with international students in online environments
Alex: What do you want to know about the online classroom in the U.S.?
Classroom navigation
Getting help
Student information center
Student services
Disability services
The U.S. academic system
Academic qualifications and degrees
Bonus lecture: The philosophy of American education
Bonus lecture: The methodology of American education

Introduction to Week 3
Understanding the American Education System - A student's perspective
The Role of the Online Instructor
American Culture in the Classroom - A student's perspective
Understanding the Philosophies Behind American Education - A student's perspective
Participating in Classroom Discussions - A student's perspective
Overcoming Language Barriers - A student's perspective
Communicating With Your Instructor - A student's perspective
The Online Learning Environment
Online library
Evaluating Information Sources for Audience and Purpose
Narrowing Your Topic
Your Research Question and Thesis Statement

What are employability skills?
Self-management: Introduction
What is self-management and its importance in online learning?
What is problem solving and why is it important?
What is self-directed learning?
Employability skills - An interview with Sam Conn
What is needed for new hires in the US?
How can you be successful in online classes?
Bonus video: How can you successfully compete in US environment and importance of pre-requisite courses for classes
Bonus video: International students in online environments
Leaders and followers (Case animation 1)
Leaders and followers (Case animation 2)
Leaders and followers (Case animation 3)
Leading and working in a virtual team
What are the competencies required to successfully navigate the American professional environment and what is needed to be successful in the US workforce?
An example of participation in a U.S.-based virtual team
A case scenario of a foreign national in the US: Is it an ethical behavior? (Case animation 4)
Ethical leadership in the US context
Professional contexts in specific areas: Introduction
The importance of pre-requisites
Getting acquainted with the U.S.-based working environment
How can you better transition to a U.S.-based professional environment
A case scenario of a foreign national facing a dilemma about seeking legal help in a U.S.-based workplace (Case animation 5)

Self-management
Problem solving
Creativity
Self-directed learning
Leadership in the U.S.
Teamwork and Ethics in U.S.-based professional environment
Pre-requisites, professional culture and legal contexts in the US based work environments
Week 4 Learning journal