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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. And MOOCs are generally free, or at least low cost.

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MOOCs: A myth for the masses? Not so much

Aaron Wolowiec

An infographic by Online-PhD-Programs.org summarizing MOOCs. Massive Open Online Courses – or MOOCs – seem to be all the rage. MOOCs are online classes that are available to anyone with a computer and/or Internet access. Some MOOCs are free, but others aren’t. million people participate in MOOCs through Coursera.

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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. Tip #9 – Consistency. Tip #8 – Outsource. Tip #7 – Timeline. Stick to them!

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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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Life goes on…and so does learning

Aaron Wolowiec

Tagoras has produced a list of tips for associations that want to compete in a global market for continuing education and professional development. If you know of an expert on MOOCs, or if your association uses MOOCs, please contact me. Simply put: Learning doesn’t stop after high school or college.

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