TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rovai,Alfred P.
AU  - Ponton,Michael K.
AU  - Baker,Jason D.
TI  - Distance learning in higher education: a programmatic approach to planning, design, instruction, evaluation, and accreditation 
SN  - 9780807748787 (hardcover : alk. paper)
AV  - LC5805 .R68 2008
U1  - 378.1/758 22
PY  - 2008///
CY  - New York
PB  - Teachers College Press
KW  - Distance education
KW  - United States
KW  - Education, Higher
KW  - Computer-assisted instruction
N1  - 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
N2  - "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
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0811/2008007766.html
ER  -