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Time for a MOOC-like makeover

Aaron Wolowiec

The public seems to embrace them, while higher education remains skeptical of their educational value. 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? In other words: a hybrid-learning format that appeals to today’s 24-7 learners.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Association Education Programs

WBT Systems

In this post, we have collected some articles that we think will be interesting for associations, and that touch on some of the challenges and opportunities for association education programs today. Connectivity is replacing knowledge – association education must facilitate feedback, understanding and application to provide true value.

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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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The State of Association E-Learning: Cloudy with a Chance of Sunshine

WBT Systems

Tagoras learned that 93% of the survey participants use technology to deliver learning. Webinars and webcasts are the most popular platform for association e-learning (92%), and learning management systems (LMS) are the second most popular choice (67%). Use of mobile learning. Use of webinars.

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How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience

WBT Systems

Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? Differentiate your association’s conferences from competing events by developing a post-conference learning plan. Adult learning expert Jeff Hurt said: “The real work [of learning] actually begins when the education session ends.

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Help Your Members Across the Digital Readiness Gap

WBT Systems

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. If the target market for your educational programs is on the wrong side of this gap, you need to know and you need a plan for bridging the gap.

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8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students

WBT Systems

1: Train instructors in online learning. Many instructors are subject matter experts but they aren’t trained in adult education or online learning. You can’t just transfer an in-person learning experience to an online platform. Make sure your program offers education in online instruction. Related Content .

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