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目前，網課的學習在我們留學申請中的地位在不斷地發生著改變，這也就意味著上一門網課現在不僅僅可以滿足我們的好奇心。事實上，Coursera全球最大的網路免費教學平台之一給我們提供了很多優質的教學資源，你可以登錄註冊然後不用話費一分錢去上美國以及全世界知名高校的網路課程或者花錢買一個這個課程的證書。不僅僅如此還有很多HR，老闆以及經理也喜歡看自己的僱員是否花費了一部分時間在學習上面，參加MOOC或者其他的網路課程增長自己的知識增加創造力等等。閱讀這篇文章的，相信你們也是考慮過通過MOOC以及其他網路課程的學習想要收穫一些東西，我們也相信你早就知道這些課程的好處了，但是這裡我們要奉上幾點Tips：

Today, the role of online courses is changing, which means starting one has more benefits than just satiating curiosity. In fact, Coursera, one of the larger platforms for free online coursework, allows people to take classes for credit and even certification for a fraction of what youd pay at a university or community college. Employers are also looking to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to prove creativity and a thirst for long-life, independent learning from their prospective employees. If youre reading this post, its because youre considering taking an MOOC or have to take an online course. Regardless, you probably already know the benefits. Here are a few tips on how to succeed:

開課之前：

Before the class begins:

現實一點吧。雖然很多人會覺得上這個網課只是為了好玩，或者其他人覺得上這個課是為了學分什麼的。如果你是為了學術目的來上這門課的，你可能只是註冊然後進入課堂，上了幾節課然後就完事。現實一點，朋友們：如果你是只為了上這節課而上這節課，在開課前的那個暑假你也許只是下載以下課上要用的資料然後放到一邊去了。說實話：你真的會花時間去看那些視頻或者講座嗎？一個好的學習辦法是不斷地和平台上的學生互動；還有，如果你想上這門課僅僅是為了你的學分，請你在反思以下你的學習方法：你的時間分配，你最感興趣的領域是什麼？這些都很重要，如果你知道你的興趣點是什麼，我相信你自然而然會去交流和溝通，你也會去注意如何在一個大班裡獲得最有效的反饋。

Be realistic. While some of you might be considering a course for fun, others might have to take a course for credit. If youre considering a free online course as an academic experiment, the impetus might be to just sign up, start, and then leave it without consequence. Be realistic with your time: If youre taking a full course load of difficult classes, perhaps consider waiting to take a class until the summer. While it might be tempting to sign up just to have the materials to view later, be honest with yourself: Will you watch the videos and do the work? A great incentive to do the work during a course is the interaction with other students; hold out. If you have to take a class for a credit, think about your learning style: time, what motivates you, etc, all will be key. If you know that what motivates you is engagement or feedback, pay attention to ways you can get that feedback in a large class.

好的，相信你也在進步，那麼現在我們需要定一個目標。對於那些想要獲得證書或者學分的同學來說，你們的目標就是取得一個很好的成績。但是對於那些同學處於興趣，你的目標很可能就只是完成這個課程。不管你的目標是什麼，你必須明確出來讓自己知道。

So youre all in. Great. Now set a goal. For those taking the class for a grade or certification, the goal will likely be to succeed or get an optimal grade. But if this is just for fun, your goal might be to finish. Regardless of your goal, vocalize it to yourself. Dont let yourself forget it.

制定一個計劃。恭喜你，既然你已經註冊了這門課程了，想必你也準備好了吧！由於他們能夠提供的資料有限，完成課後作業可能會有一些難度。所以我們要在剛剛開始的時候就制定一個計劃，相信這個會節省不少時間，不論是急著完成視頻任務還是來不及看，都可以讓你不那麼輕易地被考試撂倒。

Make a schedule. Congratulations! Youre signed-up and ready to go! Because of their accessibility, it can be tempting to push of the coursework of an online class. Pencil it into your schedule from the beginning! This will save you from last minute video and tutorial binging that is more likely to overwhelm you and force you to give up.

上課期間：

During class:

積极參与！可能僅僅只是看視頻然後習慣性完成任務——交作業，得到成績很是容易。畢竟你在上線上課程來獲得學分而不是人對人，所以這樣可能更為方便。但是，不要讓自己處於很舒服的狀態。大多數課程都會有討論區，論壇，以及討論想法的機會——無論是否為了成績。參與進去的人大多數比較成功，並且可以在慕課和其他線上課程上持之以恆。不要讓線上課程，遙控組件迷惑了你，讓你以為自己是一個人在學習。

Choose to participate. It can be so tempting to just watch the videos and finish the assignments like a habitual transaction -- turn in work and get a grade. After all, in cases where youre taking a class online for credit instead of in person, you might be doing it for convenience. Dont get comfortable. Most courses will have chat rooms, forums, and opportunities to discuss ideas - whether for a grade or not. People that participate are typically more successful and likely to stick through MOOCs and online courses. Dont let the online and remote component fool you into thinking youre alone.

互動：例如你上交了你的作業。如果你在慕課平台上，你可能會想那麼多人你寫的東西可能會被忽視。主動點。如果一些人寫了評論，在他們的材料下寫上你的具有思考性的評論。沒有人回應你嗎？直接做出回應吧！線上課程的魔力在於，一定程度的匿名讓你覺得分享自己的想法和智慧是安全的。充分利用這個機會吧。

Reciprocate. So, youre posting your assignments. If youre in an MOOC, it might be so easy to think that there are so many people, its normal your writings going unnoticed. Take initiative. If someone wrote a comment, go write a thoughtful one on their material. Is no one interacting with you? Go forth and interact! The magic of the online course is that there is a level of anonymity that can make you feel safe to share your ideas and brilliance. Take advantage of the opportunity.

社交：你可以把這個當成一個不那麼務實的建議：交朋友。當然不是那麼容易的。在寫作、討論和學習之後你應該注意到，有一群主要的人你統一他們的東西或者經常閱讀他們。並且，似乎他們也在你寫的東西上有所回應。祝賀你！這就是你的社交。記下來，並且利用它。利用這些新圈子的朋友鼓勵自己完成課程，並且成功地完成課程——尤其是那些有你不太擅長的定量分析的課上。

Network. You can think of this as a piece of advice thats a little less business-like: make friends. Except its not that easy. You should notice after a while of writing, discussing, and learning that there is a core group of people whose material you are agree with or read more often. And it seems they write on your stuff, too. Congratulations! This is your network. Take note. Take advantage. Use this new circle of friends to encourage you to finish the course AND be successful in it - especially in cases where the class deals with quantitative skills or material with which youre uncomfortable.

有個面對面的會議？去吧！有時一些教授或者上課的成員會拋出這樣一個有趣的想法：我們已經在線上花費這麼久時間了，有空去喝杯咖啡聊聊吧。有時候你的確需要面對面的談。如果時間可以，地點又不是很遠，去吧。尤其是教授會在的時候！並且鼓勵你的新圈子一起參加。如何你的區域沒有人提議？你是一個社會學習者嗎？你可以抓住這個機會，顯示你的領導力和主動性。提議一場見面會（但是要注意安全，在人多的公共場合，咖啡店比較好。）如果你和班級里的語言不同，你甚至可以問問說那個語言的人，在網上一起用熟悉的語言消化那些材料。

Is there an in-person meeting? Go! Sometimes professors or members of the class will throw out an interesting, if unexpected idea: weve been spending a lot of time online together; lets grab coffee to chat more. Sometimes you just need to chat face to face. If you can make the time and the location isnt too far, go. Especially if the professor will be there! And encourage your network to attend. Is no one offering to meet in your area? Are you a social learner? You can take the opportunity to show leadership and initiative. Offer a meet up (but always do it safely: public spaces with a lot of people; coffee shops are good). If you speak a language that isnt the same as the one of the class, you can even ask for others that speak the language and meet-up online to digest through the material in a familiar language.

課程結束之後：

After the class has ended:

保持你的朋友圈繼續活躍：你已經交到了朋友，或者至少是一些學術上的同事。如今課程結束了丙炔你仍然想要和某些人討論你在線上學到的這些。保持你的朋友圈繼續活躍吧！可以通過電子郵件保持聯繫，在Facebook群組上彼此分享材料。學習是一個遠遠超過線上課程的終身實踐。或許你找到一個新的愛好和讓你有激情的東西？這個新的群可以幫助你找到更多的線上課程，甚至可以考慮和他們一起！

Keep the network alive. You made some friends or at least academic colleagues. Now the class has ended and youre still itching to talk to someone about how you finally got that graphic on your website to move. Keep the network alive! Keep in touch by e-mail. Share materials with each other on a Facebook group. Learning is a lifelong practice that goes beyond the online course. Maybe you found a new passion or hobby? This new group can help you find even more online classes and might consider taking them with you!

再試一次：你可能在課堂上半途而廢了。你么樣建立新的社交關係。那些材料需要比你有的時間更多的時間和背景知識。如果這個課是你想要上著玩的，再試一下。或許你沒有拿到你想要的成績？不要永遠地放棄線上課程。如果目標沒有達到，失望是可以的。你只需要再試一次：或許這次你上一個非學分課程，或許沒有很多作業的，並且是你感興趣領域的課程。一旦你成功完成一門課，你就會學到令你再次開始的訣竅！

Try again. So, maybe you gave up midway through the class. You didnt connect or build a network. The material required more time or more background than you had at the time. If the course was something you took for fun, try again. Maybe you didnt get the grade you wanted? Dont decide to give up online courses forever. Its okay to be disappointed if your goal wasnt met. Just try again: maybe this time with a non-credit course or an online class with less work or in a subject youre more comfortable with. Once you finish one class and succeed, you will learn the tricks to get you there again!

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