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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. It is well worth reading for any association that is reviewing its current education offering for members or considering implementing new technologies, such as an association learning management system.

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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. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. How to Generate Revenue for Advocacy Efforts Learn about strategies and best practices for generating revenue for association advocacy efforts.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.7.16

Reid All About it

Class Central has reviewed and compiled a list of The Best Intro to Programming Courses for Data Science. This list is part of their Data Science Career Guide , a six-part series recommending the best online courses and MOOCs for people entering the data science industry. More info/register. Tue 10/11 at 1 p.m. Thu 10/13 at 12 p.m.

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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. Seek recommendations from association peers in online forums and LMS review sites. Certification programs and digital badges. Live and on-demand webinars.

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What does the collaborative economy mean for associations?

Mizz Information

Events --one of associations’ biggest sources of non-dues revenue is events and tradeshows. Products --this one is a no brainer, at least in my opinion--if people start borrowing instead of buying, there potentially goes another big source of non-dues revenue. Especially books and publications. Nope--not anymore.

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Learning from Big Learning: 15 Lessons

Leading Learning

Venture capital firms have jumped back into the game head first, massive open online course (MOOC) providers, originally rooted in universities, have gone public or been bought , and big Web firms like LinkedIn and Google have become major players. The MOOC 3. Yes, I know: most people sign up for MOOCs and never complete them.

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The Association Business Model: It’s Time For A Massive Overhaul.

Association Success

In addition to membership, we create and try to sell access to products like: newsletters/publications, research, online education, meetings and conventions, certifications, online job banks, and more. It’s no wonder why over half of all associations are experiencing flat or declining membership and revenue growth. shame on me.

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