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"This book offers a much-needed resource for faculty and professional staff to build quality online courses by focusing on quality standards in instructional design and transparency in learning outcomes in the design of online courses. It includes effective instructional strategies to motivate online learners, help them become more self-directed, and develop academic skills to persist and successfully complete a program of study online. It also includes a more in-depth understanding of instructional design principles to support faculty as they move their face-to-face courses to the online environment"--
List of contents
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
About the author
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.
Summary
This book offers a much-needed resource for faculty and professional staff to build quality online courses by focusing on quality standards in instructional design and transparency in learning outcomes in the design of online courses.
