Online Learning Authoring System for Creating E-Courses

Online Learning Authoring System for Creating E-Courses

Copyright © 2005 Kathy Sparks

Your Virtual Resource

http://www.yourvirtualresource.com/











I'll go back about a year and a half when I began researching an

online learning system for two of my clients. What keywords to

use -- online learning. Well no, that brings up all sorts of

colleges, universities, technical schools, software certification

schools with hundreds of listings of classes. Okay, how about

"writing courses online." No again, these words simply tell me

where to go to find about writing courses online.





The subject is really rather obscure. This might be because

authoring systems are generally for large companies who can

afford to purchase customized software specifically written for

their company. Okay, let's try "online authoring course." Good, a

little closer, but now I'm coming up with software packages to

purchase. And they are not inexpensive. What I was looking for

was a tool on line where I could have my own account and do the

following at an affordable price:





- Log in to my personal account





- Create courses that have

-- Reading material

-- Self check quizzes

-- Final test

-- The ability to print

-- The ability to use PDF files with the course

-- Learners can start a class, leave class and come back to

work on their class with their own personal log in.

-- Do a final quiz

-- Have the quiz graded and if successful, receive a

certificate of successful completion





- Track the results of Learners

- Edit the course content on demand

- Have several different courses within one account

- Not have to worry about downloading software and publishing

programs to my web site and creating login screens








And I needed a Pay as You Go price for a small start up online

course business where I can increase the service as I increase

business.





When I didn't find this solution a year and a half ago, I created

my courses as E-books and sent them out to Learners who ordered

them and wanted the ability to do their classes from the

convenience of their homes. Although easier than printing and

mailing booklets, it did cause new problems, like "I couldn't get

my course to download," I didn't receive the email," I can't find

the Enrollment Code," but at least they weren't telling me "the

dog ate my course." However, those Internet gremlins do show up

occasionally.





At last I stumbled upon my perfect solution and a free 30 day

trail! This is a 100% web based e-Learning toolset. I've created

my first course. It really is quite easy. You don't need

programming skills - simply copy and paste your material. If you

are a coach, consultant, tutor or teacher and have courses to

share, you should really try this tool. It's easy to get started.





Visit E-Course Management at http://www.ecoursemanagement.com

to learn more about the system and to learn about the basics of

writing online courses. Take a tour and then sign up for a free

30-day trial to try it out. Customer service has been terrific.

It's a "virtual" blessing.Kathy Sparks began building her successful Virtual Assistant

practice after being certified with AssistU in 1998. She has

partnered with clients worldwide in a multitude of professions

and is editor and contributor for "The Virtual Advantage," an

online newsletter for VAs and their clients. Web site: Your

Virtual Resource at http://www.yourvirtualresource.com "I

feel so good - it's like having a "busy bee" working behind

the scenes to help me. I'm loving it." ~ a client

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