Stavredes / Herder A Guide to Online Course Design

Strategies for Student Success
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-118-79139-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 224 Seiten, E-Book

A Guide to Online Course Design offers faculty andprofessional staff a practical and easy-to-follow model forcreating exceptional online courses that focuses on qualitystandards in instructional design, transparency in learningoutcomes, and learner persistence. A comprehensive resource, thebook includes effective, research-based instructional strategies tomotivate online learners and help them become more self-directed.A Guide to Online Course Design emphasizes quality standardsand removing barriers to learners' persistence, which ensuresonline courses meet the needs of online learners as well asdistance education initiatives.
"All faculty members and course designers, regardless ofexperience level, content background, or technology skills, canbenefit from applying the approaches defined in this book. Theauthors have imparted a wealth of knowledge that can improve thequality of any online class and I highly recommend this book forall those involved with online learning."
- Anton G. Camarota, faculty, University of Denver
"Anyone involved in developing online courses should readthis book! Packed with great insights and the research to back themup, Stavredes and Herder guide readers with practical informationthat will support online course development."
- Brenda Boyd, director of professional development andconsulting, Quality Matters Program
"The blend of theory and application makes A Guide toOnline Course Design and indispensable resource for anyprofessional seeking to create high quality, outcomes-basedlearning experiences. I loved the action steps that close eachchapter, as they lead the reader through the entire process ofcourse design from analysis to implementation."
- Kathe Kacheroski, dean of curriculum and instruction,Rasmussen College

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stavredes, Tina

Herder, Tiffany

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Exhibits and Figures ix
Preface xi
About the Authors xvii
PART 1 An Introduction to Persistence and Quality Design 1
1 Quality Design to Support Learner Persistence 3
2 The Instructional Design Process 13
PART 2 Analysis of Learners and Learning Outcomes 21
3 Analysis of Online Learner Characteristics and Needs 23
4 Analysis of Learning Outcomes and Competencies 33
PART 3 Design of Course Assessments and Sequence 51
5 Design of Course Assessments 53
6 Sequence of Instruction 69
PART 4 Design of Instructional Strategies 77
7 Foundations of Transformative Learning 79
8 Selection of Instructional Materials 91
9 Design of Effective Course Activities 115
PART 5 Development of Instruction 137
10 Development of Instructional Materials 139
11 Organizing the Course Environment 161
PART 6 Implementation and Evaluation 171
12 Course Evaluations and Maintenance 173
Final Remarks 187
References 189
Index 195

Über Autor(innen)

Tina Stavredes has more than fifteen years of experience in online learning. Currently, she is chief academic officer of online services at Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Formerly, she was with Capella University serving in a number of roles including director of curriculum, associate dean, chair, and as a Harold Able distinguished faculty member. Her experience includes managing high-performing online faculty members and developing quality online courses.
Tiffany Herder is a curriculum and instructional designer, collaborating with faculty and cross-functional staff to create quality learning experiences. She has worked in online learning for more than ten years. Formerly, she was a senior instructional designer for Capella University.