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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

Forj

We use our knowledge of practical use cases to put the media and marketing hype in perspective. Value-based accreditation: Continuing with the CE credit economy, we note that many CE providers are concerned with competition in the market, which we can describe in economic terms as deflation of the price of CE credit.

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. Learning business. Membership tiers. to 2:45 p.m.

Chicago 200
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8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students

WBT Systems

You might be sick of hearing about storytelling—it’s been a marketing buzzword the past few years. Case studies are based on one of the most ancient stories: the hero’s journey. Assign stories (or case studies) to read, or have students watch someone tell a story about how they applied a principle or practice in real life.

Course 199
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How to Prepare a Business Case for a New LMS

WBT Systems

Don’t overlook competing programs from other associations, higher education institutions, MOOCs, and for-profit companies, like LinkedIn, Udemy, and firms in your industry. Gather supporting evidence for your case. When presenting your case, you’ll want to contrast the bleak status quo with a brighter future.

LMS 161
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.21.17

Reid All About it

LMS provider WBT Systems writes about instructional design innovations that associations could borrow from “ModPo” and a few other award-winning MOOCs. Host: American Marketing Association. Grow Your Event with Digital Marketing That Works. For most event marketers, email is still the primary go-to tool. Duration: 1 hour.

Las Vegas 231
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9 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement

WBT Systems

An online course that merely provides information is no better than any other in today’s competitive lifelong learning market. Discuss how they can apply what they’ve learned by sharing case studies. A lack of face-to-face accountability makes it easier for an online student to give up without anyone noticing.

LMS 161
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On Learning Well: A Practical Look at Metalearning for Learning Businesses

Leading Learning

Or vice-versa—we may believe our learners can achieve anything but think it impossible to ramp up our digital marketing savvy. At the less scaffolded end of the spectrum, you might point them to resources (like Self-Directed Learning , 10 Ways to Be a Better Learner , Coursera’s Learning How to Learn MOOC, or this resource).

Course 52