The distance education evolution : issues and case studies

"This book addresses issues regarding the development and design of online courses, and the implementation and evaluation of an online learning program. Several chapters include design strategies for online courses that range from the specific to the universal."--From publisher The proliferation of distance education programs in the last few years is unprecedented in the history of higher education. Technologies such as video conferencing and the Internet enable the delivery of educational content at a speed and level of interaction not previously possible. The Distance Education Evolution: Issues and Case Studies addresses issues regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of an online learning program. The objectives of the book are to facilitate these processes for administrators and faculty and to give the students a better idea of what they need to bring to the distance education experience and what they can expect to receive from it. This comprehensive overview of the distance education experience-both successes and failures-is intended to help you find the most efficient path to quality distance education programs.The Distance Education Evolution provides both a theoretical and practical approach to distance education and online learning.The Distance Education Evolution offers perspectives from a variety of agents involved in creating and maintaining distance education ventures (administrators, instructors and students).The Distance Education Evolution covers not only technical, pedagogical and administrative aspects but also financial, marketing and legal elements surrounding the creation of an online learning program. Creating an online program -- Sandy Kyrish Faculty participation in distance education programs : practices and plans -- Catherine Schifter Can a viable DE program stay behind the technology "wave" -- John Sorrentino Universal design for online education : access for all -- Rosangela K. Boyd, -- Bonnie Moulton Certain about uncertainty : strategies and practices for virtual teamwork in online classrooms -- Stella Shields, -- Gisela Gil-Egui, -- Concetta M. Stewart Education mirrors industry : on the not-so surprising rise of internet distance education -- Donald Hantula, -- Darlene M. Pawlowicz Evaluating a distance education program -- Catherine Schifter, -- Dominique Monolescu Online teaching, copyrights, and the need for concerted solutions -- Gisela Gil-Egui Creating and using multiple media in an online course -- Maurice W. Wright Teaching a studies-in-race course online : the challenges and the rewards -- Karen M. Turner Media enterpreneurship as an online course : a case study -- Elizabeth J. Leebron The uses and impact of academic listservs in university teaching : an exploratory study -- Julie-Ann M. Mcfann Design and evaluation of an Internet-based personalized instructional system for social psychology-- Erica Davis Blann,-- Donald A. Hantula.

the Distance Education Evolution: Case Studies Addresses Issues Regarding The Development And Design Of Online Courses, And The Implementation And Evaluation Of An Online Learning Program. Several Chapters Include Design Strategies For Online Courses That Range From The Specific To The Universal. Many Authors Address Pedagogical Issues From Both A Theoretical And Applied Perspective. This Diverse Compilation Of Contributions By Temple University Administrators And Faculty Gives A Comprehensive Overview Of The Distance Education Experience That Can Serve As A Guide To Others Interested In Providing Quality Distance Education.

Good planning is key to the development of a successful online learning program.