How to Create an Online Course (Coursera)

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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.
  • 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.

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This course is hosted on an external learning platform.

Learner reviews
This course was amazing! It will help me a lot in trying to start my own business as an English teacher, creating my own online course and to help people who want to learn English as a second language. I learned some tools and techniques that I can use to get learners interested in the classes, to keep them focused and active and to know how to make content engaging.
Summary
  • Type of course
    Short course: Study a subject through videos, articles, discussions or quizzes.
  • Cost and certification
    Free, with option to upgrade for a certificate
  • Duration
    2 weeks
  • Weekly effort
    3-4 hours
  • Difficulty level
    Introductory: No previous knowledge required
  • Learning platform
    Coursera
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