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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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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.7.16

Reid All About it

This list is part of their Data Science Career Guide , a six-part series recommending the best online courses and MOOCs for people entering the data science industry. What online courses (including your own) and MOOCs would you recommend to people entering (or thinking about entering) your industry or profession?

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The Market for Adult Lifelong Learning

Leading Learning

From YouTube videos to social media communities to the age-old institution of local book groups, lifelong learning permeates nearly all aspects of our lives whether we are conscious of it or not—and technology has multiplied the options exponentially. We do, however, have significant clues. Again, definitions are a big issue.

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How Associations Can Transform Higher Education

Reid All About it

Unlike many association management reports, the paper puts associations into their place in our larger world. Communication – interpersonal, public speaking, writing and digital/social media. Soft skills to improve social and emotional intelligence (EQ). It’s not just about associations. Research skills.

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

During those 15 years, we’ve worked with a lot of organizations, done a lot of research, published hundreds of articles and podcasts along with numerous reports , hosted more than a hundred Webinars , and run multiple events , online and off. As with video, it would be hard to underestimate the impact of social media.

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Tuesday Buzz: When the Gated Online Community Works

Associations Now

. “What makes us relevant while people are finding more and more connections online using social media?” ” Be sure to check out the rest of the interview, where L’Italien talks about other relevancy issues, as well as up-and-coming technologies such as massive open online courses (MOOCs). Tough night?

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Learning Analytics: Big Data Applied to Training, Teaching, and Learning

Beth Kanter

Learning Analytics comes from a report about the impact of emerging technologies for practitioners in a field. That sounds like the title of a report that NTEN might produce that surveys the technology landscape and nonprofit usage and provides an overview of what technologies nonprofits should be looking at in the next 1-5 years.

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