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Tech-Enabled Learning Events: What’s Now and Next?

Associations Now

The survey asked respondents using technology for learning about five emerging learning formats: massive open online courses (MOOCs), flipped classes, gamified learning, digital badges , and microlearning. Microlearning , a new addition to the survey since the last one in 2014, shows the highest rate of adoption (18.1

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Tuesday Buzz: Reflections on the Web’s Birthday

Associations Now

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) will become important revenue streams.” — Matthew Amick (@amick_matt) March 11, 2014. — Jessica Seitz (@JessicaRSeitz) March 11, 2014. ” Just think: Way back in 1989, you’d have been reading this in a pamphlet or magazine. Air New Zealand Hobbit Safety Video.

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Deaf Advocates Sue Harvard, MIT For Lack of Online Closed Captioning

Associations Now

Just over two years ago, the two groups reached an agreement in which Netflix said it would make 100 percent of its content available with closed captioning by the end of 2014. “Online content represents the next frontier for learning and lifelong education,” NAD CEO Howard A. Rosenblum said.

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MOOCs: A myth for the masses? Not so much

Aaron Wolowiec

An infographic by Online-PhD-Programs.org summarizing MOOCs. Massive Open Online Courses – or MOOCs – seem to be all the rage. MOOCs are online classes that are available to anyone with a computer and/or Internet access. Some MOOCs are free, but others aren’t. million people participate in MOOCs through Coursera.

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Smithsonian Dives Deeper Into Online Learning. What Now for Associations?

Associations Now

There’s no pressure, there’s no homework, there’s no exams—unlike a MOOC [Massive Open Online Course] where you have to show up on Tuesdays at 11:00,” said Edward Leon, chief brand officer at The Great Courses. For $99, all NAMA members can receive 12 hours of education from its 2014 NAMA OneShow—whether or not they attended in person.

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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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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

Facebook acquired Oculus in 2014. Interesting things have happened pretty much every year of our 15-year history, but 2014 stands out in many ways. That same year saw the launch of Barbara Oakley’s massive open online course, or MOOC, Learning How to Learn , on Coursera. Want to boost your marketing maturity? Taylor here.).

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