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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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Moose to MOOCs and 3 other articles for association executives

SCD Group

Universities bolster MOOCs for online learning By Mary Beth Marklein via USA TODAY. They discover that traditional recruitment appeals no longer work. Public universities and systems in nine states say they''ll join a push to greatly expand and improve online learning. Budgets get out of whack and stay there.

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. Learning business.

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What Three Fringe Learning Formats Might Offer Associations

Associations Now

MOOCs , or massive open online courses, are currently used by about 7 percent of associations and only about 5 percent plan to use them over the next 12 months. How could MOOCs be of value to associations? Another potential drawback of MOOCs is their generality. How many learners you would reach? Is it evergreen?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.21.17

Reid All About it

LMS provider WBT Systems writes about instructional design innovations that associations could borrow from “ModPo” and a few other award-winning MOOCs. Strong membership engagement efforts are key as associations have indicated it’s more expensive to recruit new members than to retain their current ones. Thu 7/27 at 2:30 p.m.

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MOOCs: A myth for the masses? Not so much

Aaron Wolowiec

An infographic by Online-PhD-Programs.org summarizing MOOCs. Massive Open Online Courses – or MOOCs – seem to be all the rage. MOOCs are online classes that are available to anyone with a computer and/or Internet access. Some MOOCs are free, but others aren’t. million people participate in MOOCs through Coursera.

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Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd

Beth Kanter

Recruit Through LinkedIn: On LinkedIn profiles, members can “signal” their interest in skilled volunteering for a nonprofit. Google offers the free MOOC called “ Google Analytics Academy.” There may be someone in another department who is a data nerd with expert excel or data analysis skills. Ask around.