Free Online Blackboard Design Course!

In its determination to join the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)/open learning movement, Blackboard is joining the fray with Designing an Exemplary Course Online. Registration opens September 19 for the course which runs September 26 through October 17. And yes, it's really FREE!

Whether you are just getting started or are an advanced online educator, this course will provide you with a framework to help identify and apply best practices for designing engaging online courses.

This is an exciting opportunity to dip your toes into the fast-moving MOOC waters as a learner—and learn a great deal about Blackboard-based course design to boot!

I know I'm signing up! Please join me!

PS ... And here's ANOTHER great learning opportunity delivered via a MOOC! The Current/Future State of Higher Education (Oct. 8–Nov. 18) is another FREE, open online course yours for the taking!