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Time for a MOOC-like makeover

Aaron Wolowiec

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? A MOOC is a social, networked learning experience that blends a subject matter expert (instructor), technology and convenience.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Association Education Programs

WBT Systems

Most certification academic standards have limited value – without the ability to apply learning. Members have a large variety of learning options – making it difficult for associations to compete. Mobile technology changes everything, and makes associations nervous.

Education 150
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How to Prepare a Business Case for a New LMS

WBT Systems

Do you feel like giving your learning platform a heave-ho out the door? As dysfunctional and frustrating as that old learning management system (LMS) is, your association still relies upon it. Or, it doesn’t have the functionality to allow your online learning business to grow. But you can’t, not yet anyways.

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8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students

WBT Systems

The course’s curriculum, content and delivery must be designed specifically for online learning. An online instructor must understand not only how learners learn but also how to leverage technology to help them take in and retain information. Leverage the email notification feature on your learning management system.

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) was established well before 2007—Salesforce, the company that put SaaS on the map, was founded in 1999—but it took a while for its impact to really be felt broadly, particularly in learning businesses. The E-learning Cost Cliff. See this ReviewMyLMS post for more on the cost to create e-learning.

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