Online learning is essential for modern education. This course helps educators redesign and optimise face-to-face content for online environments, ensuring learners stay connected and engaged. It addresses how technology changes education delivery and consumption.
Online education: The foundations of online teaching
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Online education: The foundations of online teaching
This course is part of Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization
Instructor: Billy Bruce
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What you'll learn
Understand online learning evolution and future trends.
Design online learning to meet diverse learner needs.
Apply techniques and tools for digital learning skills.
Create supportive online learning communities.
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RW
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2021
I think this is a good introductory course. I recommed this course especially for early career educators as part of their professional development.
SM
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2022
This course is very interesting and fits the topic I need. The level of material presented is suitable for beginners and informative to be directly applied in online learning.
CR
Reviewed on May 17, 2023
It is fabulous and very useful course, I have learnt new things.
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