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The Future of Learning…

November 26, 2013 by Jeff Cobb

The end of the year tends to be a time for looking back and reflecting – and then looking forward. Given what I do for a living, it is natural that part of my gazing out into the future would involve learning. While there are many exciting trends emerging and evolving right now, I thought …

10 Must-Watch Videos for the Serious Lifelong Educator

January 29, 2013 by Jeff Cobb

Are you wondering what the future may hold for your education business? Do you want to help people in your organization get a finger on the pulse of the rapidly changing world of lifelong learning? Then gather them around and spend some time watching, taking notes about, and discussing the videos highlighted here. While most …

MOOCs, MP3s, and the Rise of the eSME

November 19, 2012 by Jeff Cobb

Way back when, Clay Shirky compared the disruptive potential of massive open online courses, or MOOCs, in higher education to the impact that the MP3 digital audio format had on the recording industry. When the MP3 came along, Shirky argues, entrenched forces in the music industry felt certain that consumers would not accept the lower …

Well, I haven’t really participated in …

January 30, 2012 by Jeff Cobb

Here’s something I hear far too often from association board members: “Well, I haven’t really participated in any of the ______ myself.” You can fill in the blank with “online courses,” “Webinars,” or even, in far too many cases, “conferences,” “seminars,” or “continuing education” in general. Unfortunately, the same is often true of executives and …