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How to Develop an Online Course
By Priya Williams

A step-by-step guide to developing online courses
Web based training or Internet-based training is abuzz with hot new online courses that promise to electrify training programs and become a cost-effective part of the instructional mix in education.
But, stand-up trainers are skilled at developing and presenting their curriculum "live," but most do not have backgrounds in developing curriculum for computer-based delivery (instructional design and flowcharting) or in computer programming. Also, educational content is never identical. Design and delivery should follow the demands of your content. This course teaches you the rudimentary aspects of creating an online course.

Objective

At the end of this tutorial you will be able to convert a simple paper course/seminar into an online course/seminar.

Prerequisites

1. HTML programming or use of an HTML editor like Macromedia Dream weaver 2.
2. Image editing and optimizing skills (if using graphics). E.g. Macromedia Fireworks 2 and Adobe Image Ready.
3. FTP software to transfer files after development to the hosting server. E.g. WS FTP, Dream weaver Site Manager etc.
4. Server space on a remote hosting server.

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Online Course Development Process