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Time for a MOOC-like makeover

Aaron Wolowiec

But either way, MOOCs probably aren’t going anywhere, so it’s wise to take some tips from their success. So what’s a MOOC? A MOOC is a social, networked learning experience that blends a subject matter expert (instructor), technology and convenience. There are MOOC-like things associations can do to entice learners.

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Survey says: Most of us are lifelong learners

Aaron Wolowiec

Perhaps of special interest to associations, 36 percent of the workforce sought education for a license or certification. And the report found those who learn professionally are also more likely to learn personally – more good news for associations/organizations representing recreational industries.

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Survey says: Most of us are lifelong learners

Aaron Wolowiec

Perhaps of special interest to associations, 36 percent of the workforce sought education for a license or certification. And the report found those who learn professionally are also more likely to learn personally – more good news for associations/organizations representing recreational industries.

Survey 174
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Challenges and Opportunities for Association Education Programs

WBT Systems

Most certification academic standards have limited value – without the ability to apply learning. Some of the relevant insights provide great messaging for associations seeking to market their education and certification programs to members.

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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. Provide quality certification programs. Try MOOCs or coding camps. Try it all.

Education 180
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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. Provide quality certification programs. Try MOOCs or coding camps. Try it all.

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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

Forj

When a learner accumulates a sufficient balance of CE credits over a certain span of time, she achieves maintenance of certification. Cutting back on the administrative headache of tracking credits for certificants is an imperative for the eLearning industry. There are big problems with tracking and verifying a learners’ CE balance.