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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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Association Brain Food: 5.9.25

Reid All About it

These programs help employers bridge industry skills gaps and help members acquire and display mastery of new skills and knowledge. SEO industry r esearch predicts a decline in organic search traffic. This IRL opportunity to socialize and network with your industry peers is brought to you by the generous support of our sponsors.

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Association eLearning vs Free Online Courses

WBT Systems

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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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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Life goes on…and so does learning

Aaron Wolowiec

Their specialized industry knowledge and stakeholder connections are invaluable to creating lifelong learning materials. If you know of an expert on MOOCs, or if your association uses MOOCs, please contact me. And so, Cobb said, associations should beef up their education staffs. And your association can easily meet the demand.

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The Many Benefits of Selling Online Education to Corporate Members

WBT Systems

Who will the companies in your industry choose to educate their employees? Become the preferred educational partner in your industry by selling online education to corporate members and customers. Even MOOCs have caught on. Your association is already a trusted source of information in your industry. Revenue growth.

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Finding Radical Value in Core Competencies

Association Subculture

Rising college tuition costs, shrinking numbers of seats, and new technology based delivery systems are combining to create a perfect storm in the adult education world. With specialization in industries and professions moving at an ever-increasing rate, college students often arrive on the scene with skills that are already out of date.

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