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edX: Higher Education Needs a Re-think to Train Tomorrow’s Workforce
This article and an accompanying video originally ran on OZY – you can view the original post here. Anant Agarwal is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the CEO of edX, the online learning destination founded by Harvard and MIT.The ways in which the nature of work is changing beyond our control necessitate a more flexible education system, with “students” no longer being defined just as 18-to-22-year-olds on... Read More about Higher Education Needs a Re-think to Train Tomorrow’s Workforce The post Higher Education Needs a Re-think to Train Tomorrow’s Workforce appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Higher Education Needs a Re-think to Train Tomorrow’s Workforce
This article and an accompanying video originally ran on OZY – you can view the original post here. Anant Agarwal is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the CEO of edX, the online learning destination founded by Harvard and MIT.The ways in which the nature of work is changing beyond our control necessitate a more flexible education system, with “students” no longer being defined just as 18-to-22-year-olds on... Read More about Higher Education Needs a Re-think to Train Tomorrow’s Workforce The post Higher Education Needs a Re-think to Train Tomorrow’s Workforce appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Discover—But Don't Misuse—the Wealth of Open-Access Media by Pamela S. Hogle
Learn the ins and outs of open-access media licenses—then enhance eLearning with free photos, graphics, audio, and video.
edX: 12 cursos en español que puedes comenzar en octubre
Te presentamos algunos de los cursos que puedes comenzar en octubre. Los cursos incluyen temáticas en ciencias de la computación, gestión de proyectos, innovación, educación, biología, administración de negocios y muchas más. Otros cursos en línea gratis. Datos para la efectividad de las políticas públicas IDBX (El curso está abierto para registro) Aproximación neuropsicológica de la lecto-escritura en la etapa escolar JaverianaX (El curso está... Read More about 12 cursos en español que puedes comenzar en octubre The post 12 cursos en español que puedes comenzar en octubre appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: 12 cursos en español que puedes comenzar en octubre
Te presentamos algunos de los cursos que puedes comenzar en octubre. Los cursos incluyen temáticas en ciencias de la computación, gestión de proyectos, innovación, educación, biología, administración de negocios y muchas más. Otros cursos en línea gratis. Datos para la efectividad de las políticas públicas IDBX (El curso está abierto para registro) Aproximación neuropsicológica de la lecto-escritura en la etapa escolar JaverianaX (El curso está... Read More about 12 cursos en español que puedes comenzar en octubre The post 12 cursos en español que puedes comenzar en octubre appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Upskilling his Web programming expertise with JavaScript: Meet, Jean-Claude
I’m a software developer with many years of Java and Web programming experience. However, I recently attended an industry conference and realized that Web programming has changed a lot in recent years, especially with the release of new standards such as HTML5 and ES6. I realized that I needed to upskill and refresh my knowledge of Web programming in order to be best prepared for... Read More about Upskilling his Web programming expertise with JavaScript: Meet, Jean-Claude The post Upskilling his Web programming expertise with JavaScript: Meet, Jean-Claude appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Upskilling his Web programming expertise with JavaScript: Meet, Jean-Claude
I’m a software developer with many years of Java and Web programming experience. However, I recently attended an industry conference and realized that Web programming has changed a lot in recent years, especially with the release of new standards such as HTML5 and ES6. I realized that I needed to upskill and refresh my knowledge of Web programming in order to be best prepared for... Read More about Upskilling his Web programming expertise with JavaScript: Meet, Jean-Claude The post Upskilling his Web programming expertise with JavaScript: Meet, Jean-Claude appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: A Guide to Networking at Business Events by Susan Jacobs
Making small talk is a tall order for some people, yet the ability to carry on a conversation with a stranger at a business event is an important skill.
edX: Microsoft Professional Programs: Cloud Administration and DevOps
We’re excited to announce the continued expansion of the Microsoft Professional Program (MPP) with the addition of two new tracks, Cloud Administration and DevOps. Like other courses in the Microsoft Professional Program, these tracks offer: Job-ready skills in technical domains of the greatest demand. Rigorous, industry-validated structured learning paths. Hands-on, real-world exercises to test and validate learner skills. Challenging and exciting capstone projects that enable... Read More about Microsoft Professional Programs: Cloud Administration and DevOps The post Microsoft Professional Programs: Cloud Administration and DevOps appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Microsoft Professional Programs: Cloud Administration and DevOps
We’re excited to announce the continued expansion of the Microsoft Professional Program (MPP) with the addition of two new tracks, Cloud Administration and DevOps. Like other courses in the Microsoft Professional Program, these tracks offer: Job-ready skills in technical domains of the greatest demand. Rigorous, industry-validated structured learning paths. Hands-on, real-world exercises to test and validate learner skills. Challenging and exciting capstone projects that enable... Read More about Microsoft Professional Programs: Cloud Administration and DevOps The post Microsoft Professional Programs: Cloud Administration and DevOps appeared first on edX Blog.
Saylor.org: Jeff Davidson named Saylor Academy Executive Director
We are pleased to announce Jeff Davidson as the new Executive Director of Saylor Academy. In his long-standing role as Director of Strategic Relationships, Jeff led the initial push to receive college credit recommendations for Saylor courses and has connected Saylor Academy to key partner institutions and organizations. During his tenure, Jeff has become a ... Read More ...
Learning Solutions Magazine: Nuts and Bolts: “Counterpunch” by Jane Bozarth
Good eLearning relies more on creative, thoughtful design than on authoring tools. Many reasons why you “can’t do something” turn out to be myths.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Leaders in the Limelight: Tim Slade by Susan Jacobs
This time we highlight learning leader Tim Slade, senior eLearning manager at GoDaddy.
Learning Solutions Magazine: New Approach Needed to Facilitate, Measure Digital Learning by Pamela S. Hogle
As employees increasingly take control of their learning, L&D professionals will need to focus more on measuring and assessing their skills.
edX: Cursos en ciencias de la computación
Conoce algunos de los cursos gratis en línea que puedes encontrar en edX relacionados a las ciencias de la computación:Diseña fabrica y programa tu propio robot UPValenciaX (El curso está abierto para registro) Sistemas de información y ordenadores, parte 4: Programación UPValenciaX ( El curso está abierto para registro ) Introducción al desarrollo de videojuegos con Unity UPValenciaX ( El curso está abierto para registro ) Android:... Read More about Cursos en ciencias de la computación The post Cursos en ciencias de la computación appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Cursos en ciencias de la computación
Conoce algunos de los cursos gratis en línea que puedes encontrar en edX relacionados a las ciencias de la computación:Diseña fabrica y programa tu propio robot UPValenciaX (El curso está abierto para registro) Sistemas de información y ordenadores, parte 4: Programación UPValenciaX ( El curso está abierto para registro ) Introducción al desarrollo de videojuegos con Unity UPValenciaX ( El curso está abierto para registro ) Android:... Read More about Cursos en ciencias de la computación The post Cursos en ciencias de la computación appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: For the Love of Statistics: A Conversation with Hadley Wickham
Dr. Hadley Wickham is the Chief Scientist at RStudio and an Adjunct Professor of Statistics at University of Auckland, Stanford and Rice University. Hadley developed famous statistical analysis software packages for R (programming language) and co-wrote the book “R for Data Science.” He joined us at our headquarters in Mountain View to talk about the […] The post For the Love of Statistics: A Conversation with Hadley Wickham appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Saylor.org: The Weekend Assignment: Community
This Weekend Assignment revolves around the theme of Community. What defines a community? How do they form? Why do they form? What kind of communities do animals form and how does it help them survive and flourish? These are few questions you could explore and even bring to your own communities. But let’s first explore ... Read More ...
edX: Behind the Scenes at edX
In the second part of our edX Insider series, we’re heading over to the engineering team to chat with a software engineer. We’re talking with Brittney, a Senior Software Engineer on our Business Engineering Team. A Colorado native, Brittney is a problem solver who is passionate about how edX uses technology for social good. Q: What do you think makes edX different? A: Our dedication... Read More about Behind the Scenes at edX The post Behind the Scenes at edX appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Behind the Scenes at edX
In the second part of our edX Insider series, we’re heading over to the engineering team to chat with a software engineer. We’re talking with Brittney, a Senior Software Engineer on our Business Engineering Team. A Colorado native, Brittney is a problem solver who is passionate about how edX uses technology for social good. Q: What do you think makes edX different? A: Our dedication... Read More about Behind the Scenes at edX The post Behind the Scenes at edX appeared first on edX Blog.