How to Create an Online Course (Coursera)

How to Create an Online Course (Coursera)

Learn how to design and develop online learning materials. Digital education is expanding faster than ever before, and learning online has become an essential part of how we teach and learn. On this two-week course, you’ll learn how to create online learning materials that are open, accessible, and engaging.

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You will complete practical activities to explore key topics such as target audience, writing style and narrative, active learning, and digital tools.
You’ll be equipped to create targeted, interactive, and inclusive content to thrive in the eLearning sector. The knowledge and skills you develop will enable you to confidently begin your own course design process.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Designing for Your Learners
In this first week, we will look at how to identify a target audience using personas, design active learning opportunities into your course, and write with a clear narrative voice that will appeal to a global audience.

WEEK 2
Producing Your Content
In this second week, we will focus on how to create content that is engaging, open and accessible. We will also look at digital tools you can use to enhance your learning materials.

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