The future of work requires a future of professional learning: From stand-alone, academic MOOCs to programmes that are relevant for professionals

Janine Kiers, Jan Henk Van Der Werff

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    Abstract

    The fast-changing labour market requires flexible and modular reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. MOOCs and MOOC-based programmes can play an important role, provided that several hurdles are taken: Recognition of the credentials by employers; industry and government collaborating with academia to develop these courses and programmes; and implementing lifelong learning as a regular activity throughout everyone's career. Universities need to recognize the provision of lifelong learning as one of their responsibilities and value the development of these courses as part of an academic career. Developing engaging courses for professionals and meeting the needs of lifelong learners will improve campus teaching by improving engagement and bringing industrial relevance and case studies. Our objective of adding value for learners while developing a sustainable business model is discussed by looking at the case of the Professional Certificate Programme on Electric Cars.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationCEUR Workshop Proceedings
    Subtitle of host publication2019 Work in Progress Papers of the Research, Experience and Business Tracks at EMOOCs, EMOOCs-WIP 2019; Naples; Italy; 20 May 2019 through 22 May 2019
    EditorsC. Mongenet , T. Staubitz , J.A. Ruiperez-Valiente , G. Shimshon , M. Reich, J. Kloos, Calise M.
    PublisherCEUR-WS
    Pages247-253
    Number of pages7
    Volume2356
    Publication statusPublished - 2019
    Event2019 Work in Progress Papers of the Research, Experience and Business Tracks at EMOOCs, EMOOCs-WIP 2019 - Naples, Italy
    Duration: 20 May 201922 May 2019

    Publication series

    NameCEUR Workshop Proceedings
    ISSN (Print)1613-0073

    Conference

    Conference2019 Work in Progress Papers of the Research, Experience and Business Tracks at EMOOCs, EMOOCs-WIP 2019
    Country/TerritoryItaly
    CityNaples
    Period20/05/1922/05/19

    Keywords

    • Business Models
    • Institutional Change
    • Lifelong Learning
    • MOOCs
    • Professional Learning

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