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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

Forj

Cutting back on the administrative headache of tracking credits for certificants is an imperative for the eLearning industry. An example would be getting your high-fidelity medical simulator to talk to your LMS and LRS. MOOCs: We will go against the grain a bit here and argue that MOOCs AREN’T DEAD. Our evidence?

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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. One example: competency-based education. In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. Try MOOCs or coding camps. Try it all.

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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. One example: competency-based education. In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. Try MOOCs or coding camps. Try it all.

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Life goes on…and so does learning

Aaron Wolowiec

Their specialized industry knowledge and stakeholder connections are invaluable to creating lifelong learning materials. 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.

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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. She shares examples of a pre-event virtual program and one that takes place after an in-person event, both adding more value to the attendee experience.

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Finding Radical Value in Core Competencies

Association Subculture

With specialization in industries and professions moving at an ever-increasing rate, college students often arrive on the scene with skills that are already out of date. In fact, I am more optimistic than ever that associations are in a great position to provide lasting value to members and stakeholders in all industries and professions.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.7.16

Reid All About it

Since I’ve been on an education kick lately, here’s an example of curation by a for-profit organization. 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. Just an idea. Here’s the list of this week’s webinars.

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