Best Free MOOCs In Business For March by: Jeff Schmitt on February 23, 2016 | | 9,679 Views February 23, 2016 Copy Link Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Reddit Shaping the Future of Work School: MIT Platform: edX Registration Link: CLICK HERE Start Date: March 28, 2016 (7 Weeks Long) Workload: 3-5 Hours Per Week Instructor: Thomas Kochan Credentials: Kochan is the Co-Director of the MIT Institute for Work and Employment Research at the Sloan School of Management. Over his career, he has documented the changing economic and workforce forces and practices and how they have altered specific industries ranging from healthcare and manufacturing. At the same time, his research has illustrated how these forces have changed how American workers interact and what they expect expect, along with how they have re-shaped family and community life. In the process, he has advised public and private sector entities for the past 40 years. During this course, Kochan will be assisted by several MIT students, including two second-year MBAs from Sloan. Graded: Students can earn a verified certificate by completing all course requirements and paying $49. Description: āWork hard and stay in school.ā That advice was given to Professor Cochan when he was young. Unfortunately, it is woefully out of date. In todayās world, education, work ethic, and attitude donāt necessarily ensure success. In fact, Cochan worries that there arenāt enough good jobs being created to sustain the high standard of living that Americans expect. In this course, students will look back on the history of the American workforce to see how and why it has evolved. From these trends, students will examine what employers now seek. Most important, they will develop a strategic career plan to better align with the skills and outlook needed to navigate an uncertain future in the labor market. Review: āThis is an excellent course. The USA is facing a really particular social situation that have been reflected in other countries too. The global system is taking major changes, and this course helps you reflect about your future taking your context objectively to make accurate decisions.ā For additional reviews, click here. Previous Page Continue ReadingPage 10 of 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Questions about this article? Email us or leave a comment below. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.