Dive Summary:
- Massive open online courses (MOOCs) could help fill needs in the adult workforce, even as they are leading universities to rethink the ways they teach online.
- Many companies have already embraced online learning, and MOOCs could provide a means for training certification to carry over to other jobs and states for workers.
- It is also possible that some companies may begin providing their own MOOCs as incentives to attract talent.
From the article:
"... Less appreciated is how the MOOCs could also change employee skill development and lifelong learning at work. 'It will be transformational,' says Josh Bersin, chief executive officer of his eponymous consulting firm. Adds Pat Galagan, editor-at-large for the American Society for Training & Development: 'The possibilities seem tremendous, just thinking about it and what I know about the industry.' ..."