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Introduction to Online Education & Course Planning (edX)

Introduction to Online Education & Course Planning (edX)

Learn the fundamentals of online education and online learners through proven strategies including developing effective online learning modules and course content and materials, planning a learning module using the Backward Design methodology, and defining learning outcomes as well as key course topics.

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The introduction to online education and course planning course is critical to offering and teaching a successful online course or program. Having a solid understanding of online education and learning styles including key principles and teaching strategies of online education and important lesson planning steps will get your course started in the right direction. This course covers topics such as:

  • Growth of online education factors
  • Quality of online education research
  • Various modes of online courses
  • Learning objectives for online education

Build your fundamentals in online learning through this introduction to online education and course planning course.
This course is part of the Online Education Professional Certificate.

What you'll learn

  • Explain the fundamental differences between online and face-to-face education.
  • Describe the factors driving the growth of online education.
  • Summarize the research findings on the quality of online education.
  • Identify different models of online courses.
  • Create learning objectives for courses, units, and activities.
  • Distinguish between learning objectives and activity descriptions.
  • Distinguish between performance and knowledge objectives.
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