MOOC providers have started earning the big bucks, and are increasingly looking upstream at higher ticket items—specifically, online degrees and corporate training .

I would believe though that it depends on many factors.

As an educator, I have attended MOOCS. I consider it a flexible way of learning about up-to-date issues, practices and skills about work. In the Greek public sector, training is considered an advantage, especially when it can be certified therefore proven.

Perhaps other professionals might have other opinion, for many reasons. They might be more ict-familiar (or less), interested in other issues or ways of training.

As I wrote, it depends.

Hi Karampelas

MOOCs are being offered by many organisations and they are earning a lot.

Agreed that it is a flexible way of learning about most modern and up to date skills required for jobs. How far it is effective remains a question.thanks for input.

ajit

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Massive open online course (MOOC) has already started in the university from last year. Students can opt any subject for their respective stream.

Some are really good but perhaps the challenge comes on assessment validation. Im not sure how far employers have embraced them today.

Generally, MOOCs are offered to promote and raise visibility of one's institution. In some institutions, however, MOOCs were designed as part of an accredited programme i.e. completion of a MOOC can contribute to the credit transfer/exemption - check out distance learning courses offered by University of London.

Dear researcher,

You can refer to An-Najah National University Mooc "Reflection on MOOC Design in Palestine"

The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL)

http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/information/authors

Thanks for your recommendations

https://www.dummies.com/education/what-are-massive-open-online-courses-moocs/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massive_open_online_course

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/03/23/the-future-of-massively-open-online-courses-moocs/

https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/massive-open-online-course-mooc

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/533406/what-are-moocs-good-for/

Hi,

I also have some experience with Khaan Academy:

https://www.khanacademy.org/

and Udemy (the one more professional):

https://www.udemy.com/

valuable answers has added value to the discussions.thank u all.

ajit