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Engage learners’ brains by using a mix of content delivery methods—video, text, audio, and presentations. For example, at an ASAE conference, several members presented a video that illustrated a common problem for IT directors. 10 Secrets of Online Course Design from Award-Winning MOOCs. How to Motivate Certification Candidates.
If it is true that a) the education system is undergoing a major disruption, b) we already have solid core competencies around education and certification, and c) an audience that wants and needs it, then what is stopping us from refreshing and renewing our offerings for adult learners both here in the United States and around the world?
But even when people have access to the web, another type of digital divide may present a challenge to associations with online learning programs—a digital readiness gap. Familiarity with education technology : How familiar people are with online learning, MOOCs, digital badges, Khan Academy, and other online educational resources.
Then, in our next post, we’ll explain how to make a compelling presentation of that case. Don’t overlook competing programs from other associations, higher education institutions, MOOCs, and for-profit companies, like LinkedIn, Udemy, and firms in your industry. Certification programs and digital badges. Sponsorships.
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In addition to membership, we create and try to sell access to products like: newsletters/publications, research, online education, meetings and conventions, certifications, online job banks, and more. How does the product line model contribute to our ever-present silos?
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There’s no pressure, there’s no homework, there’s no exams—unlike a MOOC [Massive Open Online Course] where you have to show up on Tuesdays at 11:00,” said Edward Leon, chief brand officer at The Great Courses. The courses will give learners a different kind of experience. This is not the Smithsonian’s first time licensing its content.
Continuing education --I am no expert in continuing education, but I know enough to know that some professions require a certain number of CE hours per year or other term to maintain certification or other professional credentials.
Lifelong” simply emphasizes that learning is ever-present in the life of every human being. Coursera and edX, the two largest and most recognizable massive open online course (MOOC) providers, were both founded in 2012. In the end, we don’t really distinguish lifelong learning from learning itself. billion in 2015.
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