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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. Of course, all of this is moot if learners aren’t motivated.

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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.

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The State of Association E-Learning: Cloudy with a Chance of Sunshine

WBT Systems

Tagoras learned that 93% of the survey participants use technology to deliver learning. Webinars and webcasts are the most popular platform for association e-learning (92%), and learning management systems (LMS) are the second most popular choice (67%). Use of mobile learning. Where can you improve?

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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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The Importance of an LMS Roadmap When Selecting a Learning Platform

WBT Systems

Linda Bowers, our chief technology officer, participates in the sales process because she likes to learn directly about the problems associations are trying to solve. When upgrades are released, set aside some time to learn about them and how they might impact your processes and programs. Competition is increasing.

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Report: Where Association Learning Technology Is Going

Associations Now

percent) having a learning management system. Fewer than a third of organizations do any of these things, though microcredentials (like digital badges) and microlearning (or brief learning experiences) show potential for growth in the next year among many respondents. The survey results were stark: 37.7

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17 Education And Learning Trends That Will Affect Your Organization This Year!

Velvet Chainsaw

Active-Participant-Centered Learning. Science proves that passive learning is a myth. Learning is a biological, cellular, electrical process that occurs in the brain and is active by nature. Typically a Learning Management System (LMS) has become a fixture inside of organizations.