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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.

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Life goes on…and so does learning

Aaron Wolowiec

As a result, certification programs, assessment-based certificate programs, digital badging and competency-based education are likely to be areas of significant growth for continuing education and professional development providers.”. That said, associations should capitalize on technology, not shy away from it.

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The Market for Adult Lifelong Learning

Leading Learning

From YouTube videos to social media communities to the age-old institution of local book groups, lifelong learning permeates nearly all aspects of our lives whether we are conscious of it or not—and technology has multiplied the options exponentially. Advances in technology have been particularly important for this group.

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

What’s happened over the past 15 years, of course, is that social media has become a deeply ingrained part of everyday life for billions of people globally. As with video, it would be hard to underestimate the impact of social media. Impact on the Learning Business Landscape. Impact on the Learning Business Landscape.

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What does the collaborative economy mean for associations?

Mizz Information

The thing about these new companies is that they are more likely to use social media and word-of-mouth advertising than paying an association for booth space--they are experts at getting the word out without a middle-man. Or will the exhibitor mix shift to companies that enable product and/or service sharing?

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