Designing Online Learning: Strategies and Challenges

This lecture introduces the audience to the strategies and challenges of designing online learning. Topics covered include chunking content for online delivery, integrating pedagogical resources while respecting copyright standards, and discussing the concept of online learning. The lecture also explores the differences between teacher-centered and learner-centered approaches, the transactional distance in online education, and the ADDIE model for course development. Key elements of designing online courses, such as defining learning objectives, developing activities, and deciding assessment methods, are highlighted. The presentation emphasizes the importance of creating pedagogically sound MOOCs and provides guidance on designing effective online courses.