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Finding Radical Value in Core Competencies

Association Subculture

If you read the news and study trends, you may already be aware that there is a great deal of change underway in the K-12 and post-secondary system in the United States. Reframe Delivery – Massive open online courses or β€œMOOCs” are effectively disrupting the landscape. Some examples are epathlearning.com and Blue Sky Broadcast.

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The Market for Adult Lifelong Learning

Leading Learning

Finally, while many definitions of lifelong learning stress consciousness and intentionality on the part of the learner (see this definition from Eurostat , for example), we believe it’s important to recognize that learning occurs across a spectrum of consciousness and intentionality. We do, however, have significant clues.

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Smithsonian Dives Deeper Into Online Learning. What Now for Associations?

Associations Now

There’s no pressure, there’s no homework, there’s no examsβ€”unlike a MOOC [Massive Open Online Course] where you have to show up on Tuesdays at 11:00,” said Edward Leon, chief brand officer at The Great Courses. In this example, learners pay $90 for 24 lecturesβ€”that’s $3.75 The courses will give learners a different kind of experience.

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