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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.

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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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Life goes on…and so does learning

Aaron Wolowiec

For example, if an association offers online certification, it can easily incorporate a YouTube video or podcast. Tagoras has produced a list of tips for associations that want to compete in a global market for continuing education and professional development. Crowdsourcing is also key. And your association can easily meet the demand.

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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. Episodes are published Monday mornings in both audio and video format on most podcast services. Learning business. Membership tiers.

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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. Tip #2 – Consistency. Tip #3 – Outsource. Tip #4 – Timeline. Tip #5 – Be the Expert.

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9 Ways to Increase Online Student Engagement

WBT Systems

Provide tips on time management, goal setting, and planning and prioritizing work. Take them on a guided video tour through your LMS, pointing out the different features and functionality, including the online community. The instructor’s introductory video should also review the learning outcomes for the course.

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