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Coursera: Project-Based Courses Launch on Coursera: Create a business model, infographic, Android app, or comic book in an applied course experience.
If you learn best when you’re applying new skills to a meaningful project, you’re not alone. Research shows that tackling real-life challenges is a powerful way master new content, improve your general problem-solving abilities, and prepare for increasingly difficult tasks. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of 12 new project-based courses on Coursera, in topics from persuasive writing to computer construction. In a project-based course, you’ll master content efficiently by applying new concepts to a real-world project as you learn. You’ll receive guidance and suggestions from your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals, and when you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share. The following project-based courses are open for enrollment now, with sessions starting as soon as next week, and three more courses are opening soon. Find the course and project that…
Udemy: Train ‘em if you’ve got ‘em: 4 tips for maximizing your existing workforce
By Darren Shimkus, VP and General Manager, Udemy for Business There’s an old saying: a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. For companies engaged in the heated battle to win talent, those are words worth heeding. Before setting out to bag that next brand-new hire, it might make more sense to [...]…
edX: Exploring Course Structure at HarvardX: A New Year’s Resolution for MOOC Research
This post originally ran on Harvard University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning blog and can be found here. Course structure – the type, frequency, and grading of various activities in a course – has been shown to be a tunable parameter with which to affect learner behavior and outcomes (Freeman). On-campus, transitions from traditional lecture to active learning formats benefit student behavior, learning... Read More about Exploring Course Structure at HarvardX: A New Year’s Resolution for MOOC Research The post Exploring Course Structure at HarvardX: A New Year’s Resolution for MOOC Research appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Research Spotlight: Corporate Learning Management Systems 2016 – 2018 by Sharon Vipond
Regardless of industry, learning management systems (LMSs) remain the staple for managing traditional course delivery, reporting, compliance, and onboarding. This summary of The eLearning Guild’s latest corporate LMS research study explains why.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Brainshark Launches Sales Coaching Solution to Help Organizations Drive Greater Sales Performance by News Editor
Brainshark also announces partnership with CloudCoaching International—founded by Tony Robbins and Walter Rogers— providing expert resources for sales coaching success.
edX: The Results of Integrating a MOOC Into On-Campus Teaching
Dr. Masato Kajimoto from HKU’s Making Sense of News gave a seminar to teachers on January 14, 2016 about his experience in integrating a MOOC into on-campus teaching. Producing MOOCs has become a global trend but the big question remains: How can MOOCs bring positive impact to on-campus teaching and learning? Dr. Masato Kajimoto from the Journalism and Media Studies Centre at the University of Hong Kong (HKU)... Read More about The Results of Integrating a MOOC Into On-Campus Teaching The post The Results of Integrating a MOOC Into On-Campus Teaching appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Marc My Words: Ten Steps to Building a Learning Culture by Marc Rosenberg
We all like to think we work in a positive learning culture, but that’s not always the case. Here are 10 key steps to building a positive learning culture that will succeed!
Learning Solutions Magazine: Raptivity Unveils Engagement Analytics by News Editor
eLearning industry experts foresee a game changer that applies analytics to interactivity. Engagement Analytics aims to provide eLearning developers and administrators with sophisticated insights into what’s working and what’s not working with their interactive content.
Udemy: 11 Easy Habits to Boost Your Confidence Instantly
Small Actions You Can do Right Now for Making a Big Difference in Your Confidence and Your Outlook We all know that self-confidence is such a powerful trait that it often goes hand-in-hand with success. However, you may not know that the latest scientific research shows that anyone can improve their self-confidence in just minutes. [...]…
Udemy: 11 Super Simple Ways to Boost Your Confidence Instantly
Small Actions You Can Take Right Now to Make a Big Difference in Your Confidence and Outlook We all know that self-confidence is such a powerful trait that it often goes hand-in-hand with success. However, you may not know that the latest scientific research shows that anyone can improve their self-confidence in just minutes. We’ve [...]…
edX: Super Bowl 50: Learn Marketing’s Role in the Big Game
What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial? Last night, over 100 million people tuned in to watch the Denver Broncos (now Super Bowl champs) face the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. The Super Bowl always seems to bring people together, and not just to watch football. Based on a recent survey, almost 80% of Americans who watch the Super Bowl care more about the ads than the game,... Read More about Super Bowl 50: Learn Marketing’s Role in the Big Game The post Super Bowl 50: Learn Marketing’s Role in the Big Game appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Working in the Invisible? Find Your eLearning “Idea Canvas†by Bucky J. Dodd
The majority of our work in eLearning design is performed in the invisible: discovering what is in the minds of subject matter experts and translating it into solutions. This requires finding a way to make our practices visible. The solution? An idea canvas: a shared language for modeling learning environments. This article explains how to create one and how to use it.
edX: Health, Biology and Architecture. Courses Starting Soon on edX!
Learn how to effectively train your body, what the most violent things in our universe are, or how to better present data using Excel. EdX offers courses from top universities and organizations to help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to be successful. Find the course for you and enroll today! Principles of Biochemistry – Harvard – Self Paced Biochemistry is the discipline that helps us describe life. But, how does it... Read More about Health, Biology and Architecture. Courses Starting Soon on edX! The post Health, Biology and Architecture. Courses Starting Soon on edX! appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: February 5, 2016: Friday News Roundup
Greetings from Super Bowl City! Yes, it’s a frenzy of excitement around these parts… maybe not inside the Udemy office itself, but we’re very close to party central, where football fans can get (more) pumped up for the big game. The game itself, meanwhile, will actually take place 45 miles south. But why talk about [...]…
Iversity: The Easiest Way To Boost Your Learning Success
Have you ever wanted a course certificate but didn’t have time to study for the exam? Or you made it half-way through a course but weren’t motivated enough to finish it? Then we have a great opportunity for you: Now you can get a Statement of Participation that provides extra motivation and proof of your learnings without the […] The post The Easiest Way To Boost Your Learning Success appeared first on iversity Blog.
Udemy: Who’s learning on Udemy?
Hey, blog readers, have you been over to the Stories section to check out the latest student profiles? Well, you should because you’ll meet some really cool people from around the world who are changing their lives by learning. It’s interesting to see what unites them (curiosity, determination to get ahead in their careers, and [...]…
edX: The 3 Most Lucrative Programming Skills You Can Learn Online for Free
Programming jobs are as hot as ever and there is no end in sight. If you are looking for a secure job with the flexibility to work online from anywhere, programming is the way to go. One of the best things about the field of computer programming is that the most popular programming languages can be learned online for free. Introductory programming courses are available... Read More about The 3 Most Lucrative Programming Skills You Can Learn Online for Free The post The 3 Most Lucrative Programming Skills You Can Learn Online for Free appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Research Spotlight: Academic Learning Management Systems 2016-2018 by Sharon Vipond
Learning management systems are ubiquitous today in higher education. They are integral to the experiences of students and faculty alike, and to the communication and management plans of academic institutions. But what is in store for academic LMSs in coming years? This article summarizes the results of The eLearning Guild’s latest study on the academic LMS.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Research Spotlight: Academic Learning Management Systems 2016 - 2018 by Sharon Vipond
Learning management systems are ubiquitous today in higher education. They are integral to the experiences of students and faculty alike, and to the communication and management plans of academic institutions. But what is in store for academic LMSs in coming years? This article summarizes the results of The eLearning Guild’s latest study on the academic LMS.
edX: The Dos and Don’ts of Obtaining Venture Capital
This is a guest blog from RWTH Aachen University’s Introduction to Venture Capital course. In this free 6-week course, Professor Malte Brettel and several industry experts share their knowledge on how venture capital works and provide helpful advice to all founders and entrepreneurs looking for funding through venture capital. Approaching a venture capitalist might seem like a scary thing to do, especially if you have... Read More about The Dos and Don’ts of Obtaining Venture Capital The post The Dos and Don’ts of Obtaining Venture Capital appeared first on edX Blog.