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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. Lunch costs are on your own. Lunch costs are on your own. Learning business. Membership tiers. on the same day. Location: Chicago IL.

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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

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From a five-mile-high perspective, however, lower prices for education shouldn’t bother us (if you’re currently looking at shrinking CE revenues in your annual report, just try to bear with me for a second). Your content still needs to be valuable enough to justify the cost. All the MOOCs out there. Plateau of Productivity.

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The Many Benefits of Selling Online Education to Corporate Members

WBT Systems

Everyone sees the revenue potential in providing online education to corporate customers. Even MOOCs have caught on. Revenue growth. If you keep your corporate customers happy, you’ll enjoy increased recurring revenue in years to come. Lower training costs. Associations’ competitive edge in online learning.

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How to Prepare a Business Case for a New LMS

WBT Systems

Don’t overlook competing programs from other associations, higher education institutions, MOOCs, and for-profit companies, like LinkedIn, Udemy, and firms in your industry. One of the first questions you’ll be asked by decision-makers is: “How much is this going to cost?” Can you deliver content in any way you wish? Sponsorships.

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How to Get Your Association to Support Staff’s Professional Development

WBT Systems

The bottom line: how will it increase revenue growth or cost savings? Consider all sources: associations, colleges and universities, industry vendors, for-profit organizations, and MOOCs. Expand program capabilities and increase revenue. Your team/department: how will it help your department meet its goals?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.7.16

Reid All About it

This list is part of their Data Science Career Guide , a six-part series recommending the best online courses and MOOCs for people entering the data science industry. What online courses (including your own) and MOOCs would you recommend to people entering (or thinking about entering) your industry or profession? 1 CMP credit.

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Remember the 3 E’s When Marketing Educational Programs

WBT Systems

You don’t often hear about expeditionary marketing but in times of change, this bold approach could take your online educational programs—and non-dues revenue—to new heights. Colleges and universities have also identified the lifelong learning market as a promising source of new revenue. Expeditionary Marketing.

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