Theory and practice of online learning

Theory and practice of online learning / edited by Terry Anderson.

Every chapter in the widely distributed first edition has been updated, and four new chapters on current issues such as connectivism and social software innovations have been added. Essays by practitioners and scholars active in the complex, diverse, and rapidly evolving field of distance education...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Anderson, Terry, 1950-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Edmonton : AU Press, ©2008.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Issues in distance education series.
Subjects:
Computer-assisted instruction.
Internet in education.
Distance education.
COMPUTERS > Educational Software.
Computer-assisted instruction
Distance education
Internet in education
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Role and Function of Theory in Online Education Development and Delivery. Foundations of Educational Theory for Online Learning / Mohamed Ally
  • Towards a Theory of Online Learning / Terry Anderson
  • Situating Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) in an Online Learning Environment / Dianne Conrad
  • Understanding e-Learning Technologies-in-Practice through Philosophies-in-Practice / Heather Kanuka
  • Part II: Infrastructure and Support for Content Development. Developing an Infrastructure for Online Learning / Alan Davis, Paul Little and Brian Stewart
  • Technologies of Online Learning (E-learning) / Rory McGreal and Michael Elliott
  • Characteristics of Interactive Online Learning Media / Patrick. J. Fahy
  • "In-Your-Pocket" and "On-the-Fly:" Meeting the Needs of Today's New Generation of Online Learners / with Mobile Learning Technology / Maureen Hutchison, Tony Tin and Yang Cao
  • Social Software to Support Distance Education Learners / Terry Anderson
  • Part III: Design and Development of Online Courses. The Development of Online Courses / Dean Caplan and Rodger Graham
  • Value Added
  • The Editor in Design and Development of Online Courses / Jan Thiessen and Vincent Ambrock
  • Making Relevant Financial Decisions about Technology in Education / David Annand
  • The Quality Dilemma in Online Education Revisited / Nancy K. Parker
  • Part IV: Delivery, Quality Control, and Student Support of Online Courses. Teaching in an Online Learning Context / Terry Anderson
  • Call Centres in Distance Education / Alex Z. Kondra, Colleen Huber, Kerri Michalczuk and Andrew Woudstra
  • Library Support for e-Learners: e-Resources, e-Services, and the Human Factors / Kay Johnson, Houda Trabelsi and Elaine Fabbro
  • Supporting the Online Learner / Susan D. Moisey and Judith A. Hughes
  • Developing Team Skills and Accomplishing Team Projects Online / Deborah Hurst and Janice Thomas.

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