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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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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. Maybe it wasn’t designed for associations in the first place. Document what you learn. Limited functionality.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Association Education Programs

WBT Systems

We have come across several interesting articles in the past couple of weeks, which discuss some of the social, political and economic changes that are currently impacting how we work and learn. Six Issues Associations Are Having Difficulty Responding To. Mobile technology changes everything, and makes associations nervous.

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

WBT Systems

The future looks bright for association e-learning. The growing lifelong learning market provides plenty of opportunity. However, one missing element is clouding the picture for associations. One weakness is holding associations back from reaching their market potential and becoming lifelong learning powerhouses.

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8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students

WBT Systems

For many adults, taking a class online is a new learning experience. 1: Train instructors in online learning. . #1: 1: Train instructors in online learning. Many instructors are subject matter experts but they aren’t trained in adult education or online learning. 2: Give students a sense of ownership and control.

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How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience

WBT Systems

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. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience. It doesn’t happen.

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9 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement

WBT Systems

Online learning presents additional challenges. An online course that merely provides information is no better than any other in today’s competitive lifelong learning market. Your association must differentiate itself by offering online courses that engage, connect, and transform students. People get busy.

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