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10 Secrets of Online Course Design from Award-Winning MOOCs

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An online Coursera course, Modern American Poetry , aka ModPo, is one of the 50 most popular MOOCs of all time. Typically, a MOOC features a course syllabus, in this case, a ten-week lesson plan with assigned reading (poems), instructor-created video content, discussion forum, peer-reviewed writing assignments, and quizzes.

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How to Prepare a Business Case for a New LMS

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As dysfunctional and frustrating as that old learning management system (LMS) is, your association still relies upon it. But, let’s face it, your current LMS is holding you back. You need a better LMS but the powers that be aren’t going to like that news. Preparing Your Case for a New LMS.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Association Education Programs

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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. We also provide professional services to ensure successful implementation and integration of your new LMS.

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9 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement

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To help them thrive in this new environment, give them an introduction to online learning, your association’s learning management system (LMS), and their online course. Take them on a guided video tour through your LMS, pointing out the different features and functionality, including the online community.

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Association eLearning vs Free Online Courses

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The following are the top reasons suggested to promote free, public online courses, such as MOOC s (Massive Open Online Course): Cost Efficiency : Lower costs of attendance and time-saving as a result of removing need to travel and ability to access content online at a time that suits the learner.

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Improve Student Success with an Online Learning Community

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The associations using our TopClass LMS can offer their online students the benefits of a learning community thanks to our integration with the Higher Logic online community platform. At the start of the course, instructors should review community guidelines—the standard for all your online programs.

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How to Get Your Association to Support Staff’s Professional Development

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Review position descriptions at your association (including your own position) and at other associations to decide which skills and knowledge you need to: Take your association’s educational programs, program management, or program marketing to the next level. Review your employee handbook for policies on employee training.

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