Course Description

Designing a Course with edX is the first of a three-part series dedicated to guiding participants through the process of creating, constructing, and managing a course within the edX platform. This course emphasizes the foundational design principles that create effective learning experiences, explores the attributes of well-crafted and accessible edX courses, and assists learners in recognizing their target audience, understanding their needs, and devis{ing a strategic course and marketing framework tailored to these prospective learners.

• Define design principles for effective online learning experiences.
• Identify features of a well-designed and accessible edX course.
• Understand how to target specific audiences and comprehend their learning objectives.
• Formulate a strategic, comprehensive course strategy and marketing plan tailored to the intended audience.

No prerequisites are required for this course. It is suitable for both experienced educators and those new to online learning.

• Understanding foundational design principles for online learning.
• Exploring characteristics of effective and accessible courses.
• Recognizing and understanding target learner audiences and their goals.
• Developing and strategizing comprehensive course strategies and marketing plans.

This course is ideal for anyone interested in designing, building, or managing online courses, especially within the edX ecosystem. It caters to both seasoned educators and those newly venturing into online education.

Skills from this course can be directly applied to designing engaging and effective online courses that cater to diverse learning needs and styles. These capabilities are essential for educators looking to enhance their teaching methodologies in the digital realm or extend their academic outreach globally through platforms like edX.