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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. There are MOOC-like things associations can do to entice learners.

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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. As Mark Iafrate of Accredible , an evangelist for badges, has suggested, these standards could continue to exist in a layered system that rests atop distributed ledgers.

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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. In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. Try MOOCs or coding camps. Offer blended learning environments. Create effective alliances.

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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. In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. Try MOOCs or coding camps. Offer blended learning environments. Create effective alliances.

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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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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. Don’t overlook competing programs from other associations, higher education institutions, MOOCs, and for-profit companies, like LinkedIn, Udemy, and firms in your industry. But you can’t, not yet anyways.

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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. If you know of an expert on MOOCs, or if your association uses MOOCs, please contact me. And so, Cobb said, associations should beef up their education staffs. And your association can easily meet the demand.

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