MOOCs for Professional Development
Monday, November 9, 2015 at 3:00 PM–4:00 PM CST
Breakout 3 - Concurrent
Session Type
Concurrent - Includes content presentation and Q & A with audience
Session Description
The use of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for professional development has grown considerably. MOOCs can increase the relevancy and availability of training, while promoting collaboration and discussions among participants. Examples of how companies and associations are using MOOCs for professional development will be shared, and their benefits and challenges will be discussed. Lessons learned from the development, design, and delivery of two MOOCs for professional development will also be shared.
Session Focus
Online Programming
Workforce Development
Corporate Training
Workforce Development
Corporate Training
Session Audience
Program Directors
Faculty
Professional Staff
Faculty
Professional Staff
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6a0407e929b782573f27026ce51b8d31.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Michele Gribbins, University of Illinois Springfield")
Michele Gribbins, University of Illinois Springfield
Additional Presenter #1
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/17b6967e964d01b9f0d1550dca4926ae.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "John Freml, University of Illinois Springfield")
John Freml, University of Illinois Springfield
Contact Information
Brief Bio
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Additional Presenter #2
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