Book chapter 2012

Assuring quality in online course delivery

MJ
Matuga, Julia M.
 WD
Wooldridge, Deborah G.
 PS
Poirier, Sandra L.
Technological Applications in Adult and Vocational Education Advancement
Journal · pp. 28-41
Abstract

This paper examines the critical issue of assuring quality online course delivery by examining four key components of online teaching and learning. The topic of course delivery is viewed as a cultural issue that permeates processes from the design of an online course to its evaluation. First, the authors examine and review key components of and tools for designing high impact online courses that support student learning. Second, in this paper, the authors provide suggestions for faculty teaching online courses to assist in creating high quality online courses that supports teaching and, consequently, facilitates opportunities for student learning. Quality online course delivery is also contingent on the support of faculty by administration. Lastly, this paper provides suggestions for conducting course evaluation and feedback loops for the continual improvement of online learning and teaching. These four components are essential elements in assuring quality online courses. © 2013 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.

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E-learning Teaching Curricula Students Student learning High quality Course delivery Critical issues Online course High impact Course evaluations ITS evaluation Cultural issue Online teaching and learning
Author Affiliations
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, United States
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