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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 to Prepare a Business Case for a New LMS

WBT Systems

As dysfunctional and frustrating as that old learning management system (LMS) is, your association still relies upon it. Your argument for a new LMS has to be rock solid, so first we’re going to explain how to prepare a business case for a new LMS. What do you need in a system to differentiate your programs?

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How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience

WBT Systems

Host the post-conference learning experience on your association’s learning management system (LMS) so you can take advantage of its tools and introduce attendees to other learning programs. Advice on how to use what they’ve learned at the conference to be a good resource in their professional network. Highlight conference content.

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The State of the MOOC: What Associations Should Know

Associations Now

Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, have been around long enough that some strong takeaways are starting to show themselves. Read on to see what Harvard and MIT have learned about MOOCs—and what your association should keep in mind. Learning About Business Models.

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

WBT Systems

Consider all sources: associations, colleges and universities, industry vendors, for-profit organizations, and MOOCs. If it’s someone else and your boss is on your side, see if they have any ideas on how to approach the request in another way. Find testimonials or references from others who have taken the same program.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Association Education Programs

WBT Systems

It is well worth reading for any association that is reviewing its current education offering for members or considering implementing new technologies, such as an association learning management system. The post Challenges and Opportunities for Association Education Programs appeared first on WBT Systems.

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The Importance of an LMS Roadmap When Selecting a Learning Platform

WBT Systems

Are you using a 20th century system in the 21st century? How about improving system performance or security? When upgrades are released, set aside some time to learn about them and how they might impact your processes and programs. If you’re not sure how to use some part of your system, talk to your support team.

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