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10 Secrets of Online Course Design from Award-Winning MOOCs

WBT Systems

An online Coursera course, Modern American Poetry , aka ModPo, is one of the 50 most popular MOOCs of all time. Typically, a MOOC features a course syllabus, in this case, a ten-week lesson plan with assigned reading (poems), instructor-created video content, discussion forum, peer-reviewed writing assignments, and quizzes.

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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. Of course, all of this is moot if learners aren’t motivated.

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10 Tips to Take You from Zero to eLearning Hero

Blue Sky eLearn

Whether you’re a solo eLearning hero or you’re like the Avengers and you have a whole squad, we are counting down 10 tips that’ll help you put some POW into your program! Tip #10 – Preparation. If you already have content, decide what’s worth keeping. Tip #9 – Consistency.

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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. At the same time, Engel and Alcorn offer some tips for associations to take the next step in the educational spectrum: Clearly define educational competencies needed, including soft skills. Try MOOCs or coding camps.

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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. At the same time, Engel and Alcorn offer some tips for associations to take the next step in the educational spectrum: Clearly define educational competencies needed, including soft skills. Try MOOCs or coding camps.

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. Learning business. Membership tiers. But do you? Virtual for in-person attendees.

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10 Steps from Zero to eLearning Hero

Blue Sky eLearn

Whether you’re a solo eLearning hero or you’re like the Avengers and you have a whole squad, check out 10 tips that’ll help you put some POW into your program! Tip #1 – Preparation. If you already have content, decide what’s worth keeping. Tip #2 – Consistency. Tip #3 – Outsource.

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