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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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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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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. The sad state of higher education. Come to the rescue of young adults and lifelong learners.

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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 Traackr blog interviews a social media marketing pro about making influencer marketing more authentic. The post Wednesday Buzz: Use MOOCs to Build Community appeared first on Associations Now.

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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.”. And so, Cobb said, associations should beef up their education staffs. Globalization.

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What I’m Reading

Spark Consulting

What MOOCs will – and won’t – change about the traditional four-year college education. What is “ author rank ,” and why should you care?

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How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience

WBT Systems

Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? Attendees will not only enjoy networking and education during the conference but will reap additional value by continuing the conference learning experience when they get home. Follow the format of popular MOOCs : Share a discussion guide.