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OpenBadges: Increasing Visibility of Association Education

WBT Systems

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. The social connectivity offered by digital badges aligns perfectly with the nature of association membership and education programs in particular. OpenBadges increase visibility for the Association.

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Learners and Your LMS: If you build it, will they come?

WBT Systems

They resolved this by replacing their legacy open source LMS with TopClass LMS and a two-way integration with the iMIS engagement management system. One association that found the lack of integration between systems to be an issue for its members was the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine ( ASUM ).

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Open Source LMS: Hidden Costs for Associations

WBT Systems

Many associations have, at some point, considered the benefits of choosing an open source LMS for delivering their education programs. Hidden Costs of an Open Source LMS. Staffing Resources. In contrast, technical support and maintenance is usually included the license agreement or under a service level agreement.