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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. There are MOOC-like things associations can do to entice learners.

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10 Tips to Take You from Zero to eLearning Hero

Blue Sky eLearn

If you already have content, decide what’s worth keeping. If you don’t have any online content, hold a brainstorming session to think about how you’ll go about creating some. You’ll have dreams about your online content and LMS (at least I did!), Tip #10 – Preparation. Start preparing NOW.

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8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students

WBT Systems

The course’s curriculum, content and delivery must be designed specifically for online learning. Give students an opportunity to make their voice heard by asking for feedback on the learning experience and content. Engage learners’ brains by using a mix of content delivery methods—video, text, audio, and presentations.

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Help Your Members Across the Digital Readiness Gap

WBT Systems

Familiarity with education technology : How familiar people are with online learning, MOOCs, digital badges, Khan Academy, and other online educational resources. Who regularly visited your website to read content or download resources? Who’s opened your email newsletter and clicked on links to content?

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How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience

WBT Systems

PCMA’s in-person registration numbers have significantly increased since they’ve offered content to virtual attendees. Highlight conference content. Feature popular conference content on your blog. Follow the format of popular MOOCs : Share a discussion guide. Replay popular sessions as webinars.

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Improve Student Success with an Online Learning Community

WBT Systems

Watching videos alone. For information to become knowledge, learners must engage in activities that help them make meaning of the content they’ve digested. Even though they’re alone while reading coursework and watching videos, they’re not working in isolation. It’s a lonely life. Reading alone. Studying alone.

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