Sat.Jan 05, 2013 - Fri.Jan 11, 2013

Jay Cross

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Internet Time Alliance Predictions for 2013

Jay Cross

Here is what the Principals of the Internet Time Alliance see ahead in 2013: Harold Jarche. People who know nothing about connectivism or collaborative learning will profit from MOOC’s. Academics and instructional designers will tell anyone who wants to listen just how important formal training is, as it fades in relevance to both learners and businesses.The ITA will keep on questioning the status quo and show how work is learning and learning is the work in the network era – some will listen,

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The skinny on MOOCs in 11 minutes

Jay Cross

PBS report on MOOCs with Spencer Michaels. 11 minutes. Coursea, Udacity, edX, Kahn Academy. Balanced report. Where are the peers? Meeting on their own in a local bar. The reporter says getting colleges to accept online learning for credit is a big problem. I disagree. Once employers and regulators accept online portfolios of learning experiences, degrees will cease to be important outside of academia.

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Best books

Jay Cross

The Google+ Learning in Organizations Community is up to 240 members. Join us. Last month, I asked “What books would you recommend to someone who’s new to organizational learning and wants a feel for what’s going on?” Here are the answers so far. The Support Economy | Shoshana Zuboff. Larry Victor recommendation. Jay seconds.