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\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Free Assessment MOOCs \u2013 Research Hub | EBTD<\/title>\r\n <meta name=\"description\" content=\"EBTD Research Hub: Free Assessment MOOCs for teachers in Bangladesh. Access top international online courses on assessment, feedback, and teaching improvement.\" \/>\r\n\r\n <style>\r\n :root{\r\n --green:#006A4E; --green-10:#e5f4ef; --red:#CC0000;\r\n --text:#111827; --muted:#6b7280; --border:#e5e7eb; --bg:#fff;\r\n }\r\n body{margin:0; font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Ubuntu,\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,\"Noto Sans\"; background:var(--bg); color:var(--text); line-height:1.65}\r\n .wrap{\r\n width:100%;\r\n margin:0;\r\n padding:2rem 3vw; \/* small left\/right padding for balance *\/\r\n }\r\n\r\n h1{margin:.25rem 0 .5rem; font-size:2rem}\r\n h2{margin:1.25rem 0 .4rem; font-size:1.35rem}\r\n p{margin:.5rem 0}\r\n .intro{color:var(--text)}\r\n .muted{color:var(--muted)}\r\n .list{padding-left:1.1rem; margin:.35rem 0}\r\n .list li{margin:.25rem 0}\r\n .card{border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:12px; padding:1rem; background:#fff; margin-top:1rem}\r\n a{color:var(--green); text-decoration:none}\r\n 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your classroom.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n We\u2019ve added a dedicated section on <strong>Assessment MOOCs<\/strong> \u2014 free, online professional development courses from respected universities and organisations.\r\n These are accessible at no cost and offer practical strategies to improve teaching, testing, and feedback.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <blockquote>\r\n Before you begin, we recommend reading our detailed guide on choosing the right course, applying strategies in lessons, and gathering evidence for professional growth: <br>\r\n \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/free-moocs-assessment-for-teachers-in-bangladesh\/\">Free MOOCs on Assessment for Teachers in Bangladesh<\/a>\r\n <\/blockquote>\r\n <\/header>\r\n\r\n <section aria-label=\"Course Links\" class=\"card\">\r\n <h2>\ud83d\udccc Course Links<\/h2>\r\n <p>Here are the direct links to the free MOOCs mentioned:<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"list\">\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearn\/education-development\/assessment-secondary-science\/content-section-0?intro=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assessment in Secondary Science (OpenLearn \u2013 Open University)<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitycollege.com\/qualifications\/teaching-english\/resources\/assessment-literacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trinity College London \u2013 Assessment Literacy Video Series<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/assessment-for-learning-stem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assessment for Learning in STEM Teaching (FutureLearn \u2013 National STEM Learning Centre)<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearn\/education-development\/exploring-innovative-assessment-methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exploring Innovative Assessment Methods (OpenLearn \u2013 Open University)<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pok.polimi.it\/course\/view.php?id=44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Magic of Feedback (Politecnico di Milano \u2013 POK)<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/assessmentforlearning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assessment for Learning (University of Illinois \u2013 Coursera)<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/learn\/teaching-strategies\/stanford-university-performance-assessment-in-the-ngSS-classroom-implications-for-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Performance Assessment in the NGSS Classroom (Stanford \u2013 edX)<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/assessment-higher-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers (Erasmus University \u2013 Coursera)<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section aria-label=\"Why this matters\" class=\"card\">\r\n <h2>\ud83c\udfaf Why This Matters<\/h2>\r\n <p>These MOOCs give teachers across Bangladesh the opportunity to:<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"list\">\r\n <li>Learn directly from international experts in teaching and assessment.<\/li>\r\n <li>Try practical strategies such as hinge-point questions, exit tickets, rubrics, and effective feedback.<\/li>\r\n <li>Build a portfolio of evidence for professional growth, appraisals, and promotions.<\/li>\r\n <li>Connect classroom practice with global, research-based methods.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <blockquote>\r\n \ud83d\udc49 As part of our mission, <strong>EBTD<\/strong> will continue to update this hub with the best free global resources so teachers in Bangladesh can access quality professional learning anytime, anywhere.\r\n <\/blockquote>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- =========================================\r\n NEW: EBTD GUIDE & ASSESSMENT COURSES\r\n ========================================= -->\r\n <section aria-label=\"EBTD Assessment Resources and Courses\" class=\"card\">\r\n <h2>EBTD Guide to Better Assessment \u2013 Start Here<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n If you are serious about improving assessment in your classroom or school, begin with the\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/research-hub-free-teacher-resources\/guide-to-better-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n EBTD Guide to Better Assessment\r\n <\/a>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n This free guide is part of the EBTD Research Hub and walks you through the full assessment cycle \u2013 from designing fair questions and avoiding ceiling effects, to using evidence for feedback, reporting and long-term curriculum planning.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"list\">\r\n <li>Designed specifically for schools and tutors working in Bangladesh (BD).<\/li>\r\n <li>Connects global research with real examples from high-stakes exam contexts.<\/li>\r\n <li>Ideal companion to the free Assessment MOOCs on this page \u2013 use the guide to interpret and apply what you learn from each course.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>\r\n You can read the full guide here:<br>\r\n <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/research-hub-free-teacher-resources\/guide-to-better-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n Open the EBTD Guide to Better Assessment\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section aria-label=\"EBTD professional assessment course\" class=\"card\">\r\n <span class=\"tag\">Professional Course<\/span>\r\n <h2>Developing Assessment Expertise \u2013 EBTD Professional Course<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n For teachers and middle leaders who want deeper, coached support, EBTD offers a structured professional course:\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/research-hub-free-teacher-resources\/guide-to-better-assessment\/ebtd-professional-course-developing-assessment-expertise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n Developing Assessment Expertise\r\n <\/a>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"list\">\r\n <li>Helps you turn theory from MOOCs and the EBTD guide into actual assessment plans, test papers and feedback routines.<\/li>\r\n <li>Includes guided tasks, exemplars and reflection prompts aligned to the Bangladeshi exam and school context.<\/li>\r\n <li>Suitable for subject coordinators, assessment leads and experienced teachers looking to lead change in their department.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>\r\n Use this course alongside the free MOOCs to build a strong, evidence-informed portfolio that demonstrates your assessment leadership.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section aria-label=\"Teacher and leadership training in Bangladesh\" class=\"card\">\r\n <span class=\"tag\">Teacher Training<\/span>\r\n <h2>Teacher Training Bangladesh \u2013 Assessment in Everyday Teaching<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n The broader\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/teacher-training-bangladesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n Teacher Training Bangladesh\r\n <\/a>\r\n offer from EBTD integrates assessment into classroom routines, not just formal tests.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"list\">\r\n <li>Focus on practical formative assessment strategies that work in large, mixed-ability classes.<\/li>\r\n <li>Aligns questioning, feedback and homework with exam board expectations and NCTB objectives.<\/li>\r\n <li>Supports tutors, classroom teachers and coordinators across English-medium, Bangla-medium and bilingual schools.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>\r\n If your priority is broader classroom improvement with assessment woven through, this is a good next step after exploring the free MOOCs.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section aria-label=\"Teacher leadership and assessment strategy\" class=\"card\">\r\n <span class=\"tag\">Leadership<\/span>\r\n <h2>Teacher Leadership Bangladesh \u2013 Leading Assessment and Data<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n Many of the MOOCs on this page are strongest when combined with clear leadership and follow-through. The\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/teacher-leadership-bangladesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n Teacher Leadership Bangladesh\r\n <\/a>\r\n pathways help emerging and established leaders to use assessment and data to drive sustainable improvement.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"list\">\r\n <li>Develops leadership behaviours around diagnostic assessment, monitoring and intelligent accountability.<\/li>\r\n <li>Helps you design department or whole-school assessment calendars that reduce workload and increase impact.<\/li>\r\n <li>Supports leaders to communicate assessment clearly to staff, students and parents in the Bangladeshi context.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p>\r\n Combine these leadership pathways with the free MOOCs and the EBTD Guide to Better Assessment to build a coherent assessment strategy for your school.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <hr class=\"hr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n\r\n <footer class=\"muted\">\r\n <p>Page address: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/research-hub-free-teacher-resources\/free-assessment-moocs\/\">https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/research-hub-free-teacher-resources\/free-assessment-moocs\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n <p>\u00a9 Evidence Based Teacher Development (EBTD).<\/p>\r\n <\/footer>\r\n\r\n <\/main>\r\n\r\n <!-- =========================\r\n JSON-LD: WEBPAGE (PART OF RESEARCH HUB)\r\n ========================= -->\r\n <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n {\r\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/research-hub-free-teacher-resources\/free-assessment-moocs\/#webpage\",\r\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.ebtd.education\/research-hub-free-teacher-resources\/free-assessment-moocs\/\",\r\n \"name\": \"Free Assessment MOOCs \u2013 Research Hub | EBTD\",\r\n \"description\": \"Free assessment MOOCs, the EBTD Guide to Better Assessment and related teacher and leadership training for schools and tutors in Bangladesh (BD). 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