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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. There are MOOC-like things associations can do to entice learners.

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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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Moose to MOOCs and 3 other articles for association executives

SCD Group

Universities bolster MOOCs for online learning By Mary Beth Marklein via USA TODAY. Content Marketing Using Niche Networks By Monica Bussolati via Bussolati.com. You’ve got the content, now you just need to get it to them and what better way than going to where they are. Measure once, in many ways. Staff gets harder to handle.

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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. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. Learning business. Membership tiers. But do you? Virtual for in-person attendees.

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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.21.17

Reid All About it

LMS provider WBT Systems writes about instructional design innovations that associations could borrow from “ModPo” and a few other award-winning MOOCs. Strong membership engagement efforts are key as associations have indicated it’s more expensive to recruit new members than to retain their current ones. Tue 7/25 at 1 p.m. –

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Help Your Members Across the Digital Readiness Gap

WBT Systems

Familiarity with education technology : How familiar people are with online learning, MOOCs, digital badges, Khan Academy, and other online educational resources. Who regularly visited your website to read content or download resources? Who’s opened your email newsletter and clicked on links to content? Digital skills.

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