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10 Secrets of Online Course Design from Award-Winning MOOCs

WBT Systems

An online Coursera course, Modern American Poetry , aka ModPo, is one of the 50 most popular MOOCs of all time. Typically, a MOOC features a course syllabus, in this case, a ten-week lesson plan with assigned reading (poems), instructor-created video content, discussion forum, peer-reviewed writing assignments, and quizzes.

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Time for a MOOC-like makeover

Aaron Wolowiec

The public seems to embrace them, while higher education remains skeptical of their educational value. 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? There are MOOC-like things associations can do to entice learners.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Association Education Programs

WBT Systems

In this post, we have collected some articles that we think will be interesting for associations, and that touch on some of the challenges and opportunities for association education programs today. Connectivity is replacing knowledge – association education must facilitate feedback, understanding and application to provide true value.

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How Associations Can Transform Higher Education

Reid All About it

If you need a little inspiration—the kind that makes you feel blessed “to have been alive and well back then”—then read The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , a white paper from Elizabeth Engel, CAE and Shelly Alcorn, CAE. Maybe you’ve seen them speak at a conference or webinar, read their blogs or even worked with them. “Our

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Remember the 3 E’s When Marketing Educational Programs

WBT Systems

First, create awareness in your target audiences—their awareness of the need for pursuing professional development and their awareness of the educational programs your association offers. The three E’s of marketing educational programs will help you succeed with each of these three phases of marketing.

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The Many Benefits of Selling Online Education to Corporate Members

WBT Systems

Who will the companies in your industry choose to educate their employees? Become the preferred educational partner in your industry by selling online education to corporate members and customers. Everyone sees the revenue potential in providing online education to corporate customers. Even MOOCs have caught on.

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Wednesday Buzz: Use MOOCs to Build Community

Associations Now

Does your association provide massive open online courses (MOOCs) or virtual continuing education courses to members? The Higher Logic blogs shares advice to help introverts build communities. The Traackr blog interviews a social media marketing pro about making influencer marketing more authentic.

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