The Potential of Massive Open Online Courses in the Context of Corporate Training and Development

Bianca Sillak-Riesinger examines to what extent Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) can be used as a beneficial opportunity in Corporate Training and Development. In the scope of the empirical analyses, experts were interviewed and a survey with professionals who take part in job-related MOOCs was conducted. Conclusions and recommendations for action regarding a possible usage of MOOCs in corporate learning are drawn for decision makers in Corporate Training and Development. A guide for companies interested in implementing MOOCs is included in the appendix.

List of contents

Overview and Platforms of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).- Usage of MOOCs in Corporate Training and Development.

About the author

Bianca Sillak-Riesinger studied Business Administration at Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences, and afterwards graduated as a Master of Arts in International Management from Worms University of Applied Sciences. She joined a known software company in 2014, and currently works as an Innovation Manager with a special focus on Learning and Training.

Product details

• Authors: Bianca Sillak-Riesinger
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2017
• EAN: 9783658166489
• ISBN: 978-3-658-16648-9
• No. of pages: 123
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 7 mm x 210 mm
• Weight: 192 g
• Illustrations: XVI, 123 p. 12 illus.
• Series: BestMasters; BestMasters
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; Management, C, Human Resource Management, Business and Management, Innovation/Technology Management, Research & development management, Personnel Management, Management science, Industrial Management