- Level Foundation
- Ratings
- Duration 12 hours
- Course by The University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Total students 782 enrolled
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About
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:
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Growth of online education factors
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Quality of online education research
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Various modes of online courses
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Learning objectives for online education
Build your fundamentals in online learning through this introduction to online education and course planning course.
What you will 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.
Skills you learn
Auto Summary
Unlock the secrets to delivering an outstanding online course with the "Introduction to Online Education & Course Planning" course. Designed for personal development, this foundational course by edX equips you with crucial insights and strategies to excel in the realm of online education. This comprehensive 12-week course delves into the growth and quality of online education, explores various modes of online courses, and helps you set effective learning objectives. Gain a solid understanding of learning styles and master the essential principles of lesson planning to ensure your online course or program gets off to a successful start. Ideal for educators and professionals looking to enhance their online teaching skills, this course is available through a professional subscription. Embark on your journey to becoming an expert in online education and course planning today!

Sarah Korpi