How to Create an Online Course: Design and Development
Design clear content that connects with diverse learners. Mix media, encourage interaction & test for understanding. Make learning flow naturally.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Intermediate
Skill Level
6 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course, offered by the University of Edinburgh, provides a comprehensive guide to designing and developing effective online learning materials. Led by instructors Andrés Ordorica, Lizzy Garner-Foy, and Marcello Crolla, the curriculum focuses on creating content that is open, accessible, and engaging for digital learners. Over two weeks, participants will explore key topics such as identifying target audiences, designing active learning opportunities, developing a clear narrative voice, and utilizing digital tools to enhance learning materials. The course emphasizes practical activities and provides insights from experts in marketing, learning design, and digital tools. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently begin their own course design process, creating targeted, interactive, and inclusive content for the eLearning sector.
What you'll learn
Identify and understand target audiences for online courses
Design active learning opportunities for digital learners
Develop a clear and engaging narrative voice for online content
Create accessible and inclusive online learning materials
Utilize digital tools to enhance online course content
Apply principles of chunking and interactivity in course design
Implement strategies to keep online learners engaged
Understand and apply best practices in online assessment
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 2 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to creating effective online learning materials. The curriculum is divided into two main modules, each focusing on crucial aspects of online course design. The first module, "Designing for Your Learners," covers identifying target audiences using personas, designing active learning opportunities, and developing a clear narrative voice for global audiences. The second module, "Producing Your Content," focuses on creating engaging, open, and accessible content, as well as exploring digital tools to enhance learning materials. Throughout the course, learners engage in practical activities, expert interviews, and peer discussions to apply the concepts they learn. The course emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, and engagement in online education, preparing participants to create high-quality digital learning experiences.
Designing for Your Learners
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Producing Your Content
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Payment options
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