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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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The Market for Adult Lifelong Learning

Leading Learning

As The Economist ’s interest in the topic suggests, much of the concern over lifelong learning ties back to the employment market and to business productivity and growth. As a result, there is a thriving and growing global market for lifelong learning. It is not limited to adulthood or late adulthood.

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Wednesday Buzz: Use MOOCs to Build Community

Associations Now

Does your association provide massive open online courses (MOOCs) or virtual continuing education courses to members? To celebrate Guinea Pig Appreciation Day on July 16, the American Pet Products Association is sharing housing and nutrition information for guinea pig owners. Taking an online class can be solitary experience.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.7.16

Reid All About it

We all need help dealing with the raging river (not gentle stream) of information coming at us every day. Associations are perfectly placed to help us sift through and select the best information to read or consult. Learn about the digital relationship between content, marketing and eLearning. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience

WBT Systems

Attendees aren’t likely to retain the information they take in during those few days packed full of sessions. They end up getting overwhelmed with new information and falling victim to the forgetting curve—which means they will forget 70 percent of what they ‘learn’ within 24 hours. It doesn’t happen. Give attendees a call to action.

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How Associations Can Transform Higher Education

Reid All About it

Communication – interpersonal, public speaking, writing and digital/social media. Soft skills to improve social and emotional intelligence (EQ). They need to offer relevant, dynamic curriculums—accreditation requirements hold them back now from responding quickly enough to market (and student) needs.

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

What’s happened over the past 15 years, of course, is that social media has become a deeply ingrained part of everyday life for billions of people globally. As with video, it would be hard to underestimate the impact of social media. The SaaS Explosion. See this ReviewMyLMS post for more on the cost to create e-learning.

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