The future of work requires a future of professional learning

From stand-alone, academic MOOCs to programmes that are relevant for professionals

Conference paper (2019)

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J.A. Kiers ESA extension school

J. van der Werff ESA extension school

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ESA extension school

MOOCs Business Models Institutional Change Lifelong Learning Professional Learning

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2019

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English

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Research Group

ESA extension school

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.