Distance learning in higher education : a programmatic approach to planning, design, instruction, evaluation, and accreditation / Alfred P. Rovai, Michael K. Ponton, Jason D. Baker.

By: Rovai, Alfred PContributor(s): Ponton, Michael K | Baker, Jason DMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Teachers College Press, c2008Description: xi, 212 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 9780807748787 (hardcover : alk. paper); 0807748781 (hardcover : alk. paper)Subject(s): Distance education -- United States | Education, Higher -- United States -- Computer-assisted instructionDDC classification: 378.1/758 LOC classification: LC5805 | .R68 2008Online resources: Table of contents only
Contents:
Concepts of distance learning -- Gender -- Culture -- Strategic planning -- Program and course design -- Assessment of student learning -- Online discussions -- Program evaluation -- Institution and program accreditation -- Course evaluation.
Review: "This useful resource describes the best practices for designing online programs and courses. Translating research on the learning characteristics of adult university students and their experiences with online learning into practical guidelines, the authors address topics such as program and course planning, design, and delivery; multicultural and gender issues; program evaluation; student evaluation of online teaching; and institutional and program accreditation. The text includes resources such as online course materials and assessment tasks that are culturally responsive and also implement the strategies presented in the book."--BOOK JACKET.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-195) and index.

Concepts of distance learning -- Gender -- Culture -- Strategic planning -- Program and course design -- Assessment of student learning -- Online discussions -- Program evaluation -- Institution and program accreditation -- Course evaluation.

"This useful resource describes the best practices for designing online programs and courses. Translating research on the learning characteristics of adult university students and their experiences with online learning into practical guidelines, the authors address topics such as program and course planning, design, and delivery; multicultural and gender issues; program evaluation; student evaluation of online teaching; and institutional and program accreditation. The text includes resources such as online course materials and assessment tasks that are culturally responsive and also implement the strategies presented in the book."--BOOK JACKET.

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