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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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Life goes on…and so does learning

Aaron Wolowiec

In fact, I took my first graduate class as a lifelong learner because it was so much cheaper. For example, if an association offers online certification, it can easily incorporate a YouTube video or podcast. If you know of an expert on MOOCs, or if your association uses MOOCs, please contact me. Crowdsourcing is also key.

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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

Forj

MOOCs: We will go against the grain a bit here and argue that MOOCs AREN’T DEAD. All the MOOCs out there. And all the quasi-MOOCs in higher education and CE: the cheap online master’s degrees that seemingly every big-name university is now offering. Plateau of Productivity. Our evidence?

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Giving 2.0: The MOOC Launches Today: Sign Up for Free

Beth Kanter

The MOOC , is a Stanford University-sponsored FREE online course intended to teach givers of all ages, backgrounds, incomes and experiences to give more effectively. Students will have the opportunity join Talkabouts – small virtual meeting groups created to discuss class-related topics. Giving 2.0:

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9 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement

WBT Systems

If you’ve taken a continuing education class, you’ve seen how students fade away over time. They have trouble making class and keeping up with coursework. Take them on a guided video tour through your LMS, pointing out the different features and functionality, including the online community. People get busy.

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8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students

WBT Systems

For many adults, taking a class online is a new learning experience. Engage learners’ brains by using a mix of content delivery methods—video, text, audio, and presentations. Don’t be afraid to use video. For example, at an ASAE conference, several members presented a video that illustrated a common problem for IT directors.

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What Three Fringe Learning Formats Might Offer Associations

Associations Now

Here’s a look at these alternative formats and some of their potential advantages: Flipping , defined in the report as “a learning strategy that offers preparatory or foundational content outside of the classroom and uses class time for active learning,” is currently provided by about 5 percent of associations. Is it evergreen?

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