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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

Forj

For one thing, you need a whole new piece of software (an LRS ) that is separate from your LMS and is going to cost you more money. MOOCs: We will go against the grain a bit here and argue that MOOCs AREN’T DEAD. All the MOOCs out there. Plateau of Productivity. Our evidence? As an online learning geek, that bothered me.

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The Importance of an LMS Roadmap When Selecting a Learning Platform

WBT Systems

You want to invest in software that’s flexible enough to adapt to new conditions. For example, many software vendors were able to help their association clients become GDPR-compliant before the deadline, but some couldn’t. Our goal is to deliver software that helps associations provide the best online learning experience possible.

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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. I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. Learning business.

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

Association Success

Featured below is research done by The Standish Group’s statistics on software usage. In general, when you look at how few features are used “always or often”, we’re not all that different than the software industry. We need to be more focused on solving our members’ challenges than growing our product lines.

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How to Prepare a Business Case for a New LMS

WBT Systems

Technical issues: configurations, software upgrades, and security risks. Don’t overlook competing programs from other associations, higher education institutions, MOOCs, and for-profit companies, like LinkedIn, Udemy, and firms in your industry. Reporting limitations. Scalability (or lack of it). Vendor support.

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The Market for Adult Lifelong Learning

Leading Learning

Coursera and edX, the two largest and most recognizable massive open online course (MOOC) providers, were both founded in 2012. Arguably, digital badges have managed to gain traction mainly because the large MOOC providers and LinkedIn have found them valuable. billion in 2015.

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Association Brain Food: 7.1.22

Reid All About it

He pulls out association-relevant findings from the successes of MOOCs, LinkedIn Learning, Khan Academy, The Great Courses, Udemy, and Degreed. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Professional development. Quick hits. Wed 7/6 at 11 a.m.

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