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Powerpoint Notes Mooc's and the Workplace - 2 views

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    #1 rickjackson2014 on 14 Aug 14
     
    I'm going to discuss MOOC's and how they relate to the workplace, specifically
    1. How they help students to attain jobs
    a. Allows for specific learning in order to obtain job more specific than degree
    b. UDACITY, a M.O.O.C, accepts resumes of their students and passes them on to employers
    c. COURSERA announced employee-matching service
    d. Allows for networking and exposure to language of the job
    2. How they use them for employee development
    a. Allows for specific learning opportunities vs broad education
    i. I.E: a refresher to things put into a relevant context for a current employee
    b. Follow up to things learned at work
    i. M.O.O.Cs backed up by "credibility of professors" and "pedigree of university"
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Udacity Blog: Sam Romano tells Udacity about landing dream job at Google - 0 views

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  • rickjackson2014 on 13 Aug 14
     
    A video where a student got a job through Udacity (A MOOC site) passing on his resume to companies.
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Providers of Free MOOC's Now Charge Employers for Access to Student Data - Technology -... - 0 views

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  • Coursera, which works with high-profile colleges to provide massive open online courses, or MOOC's, announced its employee-matching service, called Coursera Career Services. Some high-profile tech companies have already signed up
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Success and Use of M.O.O.C's in the Workplace. - 2 views

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    #1 rickjackson2014 on 13 Aug 14
     
    While M.O.O.C success stories seem limited or hard to find, their use in the workplace is not. I've attached articles I'm reading about using them for "career advancement or professional development", and an article about employers having their employees take them to stay current.
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    #3 rickjackson2014 on 13 Aug 14
     
    The 3rd highlight i made in the "Back to School" article brings up a good point. M.O.O.C's would be useful for those who graduate college with a degree in Film for instance, but choose to become an Editor and require specialized experience without the need to pay for more classes.
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Using MOOCs For Employee Development and Organizational Learning - moocnewsandreviews.com - 1 views

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  • We used to rely on traditional classroom-based solutions and off the shelf e-learning, which may not always be contextual to the learner or may lack the level of engagement that a learner in 2013 demands. There was also a lot of premium put on content. In today’s environment, building context is more vital. Robert McGuire What are some of the roles and responsibilities of the people who have participated so far? Sunder Ramachandran We have encouraged employees across levels to take courses based on their interests. We also recommend courses based on what could potentially appeal to a certain segment of employees. For example, operational executives were recommended the Intro To Operations Management course. Likewise, we did a classroom session on finance for non-finance managers and recommended the Intro To Finance and Intro To Financial Accounting MOOCs as follow up courses. We also have a monthly lunch & learn session for our senior managers called “Blackboard,” and often MOOCs are recommended as follow up assignments to themes that get discussed.
  • learning is increasingly becoming self-directed, and MOOCs offer the flexibility to employees to choose what they want to learn
  • Adoption of MOOCs has also helped us encourage social and informal learning within the organization.
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  • Yes, it does. With the advent of MOOCs over the years, what continues to hold paramount importance for the participants is the credibility of professors and the pedigree of the university. The possibility of certification motivates the learner and reduces the dropout rates.
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Back To School: How Recent College Graduates Can Use MOOCs to Land A First Job - moocne... - 1 views

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  • An online review conducted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities reports that 95% of employers surveyed look to hire college graduates who can contribute to innovation in the workplace
  • Let’s say you are a recent liberal arts grad with the career goal of becoming a management consultant. Your education has prepared you well in terms of soft skills required for this type of job. A creative way to attain a competitive advantage over other aspiring junior analysts is to enroll in a MOOC that helps you learn more about the business world you’ll be working in.
  • According to a report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), most companies expect to hire only 2.1 percent more college graduates from the class of 2013 than they did from the class of 2012. With the competitive nature of the job market in general, recent college graduates may have an experience deficit that shrinks their opportunity to compete with experienced job seekers.
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  • 1. Continuing your education through a MOOC shows initiative and “outside the box” thinking. Enrolling in a MOOC demonstrates due diligence in acquiring necessary skills to be successful in your career. This also shows you have a proactive approach to expanding knowledge base. 2. It demonstrates engagement in a broader dialogue about a subject matter. Taking a MOOC exhibits interest in being part of the conversation and provides exposure to language used in prospective career industries. 3. It extends your professional network. Your classmates in a MOOC are local and global. MOOCs are an opportunity to interact with others interested in the same field. Network to find out why your fellow students are enrolled in the course and to find out about employment opportunities.
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