flex-e-bility

This blog focuses on issues associated with the broad concern of technology-based and flexible education. It does not assume that this excludes concern for face-to-face traditions but that face-to-face teaching and learning is one option within a raft of possibilities.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Athabasca University: Theory and Practice of Online Learning

Athabasca University (Canada) has a long history in distance education. Their publication Theory and practice of online learning (2004) provides a comprehensive overview of Athabasca's experiences and links to contemporary literature.

This four part publication covers the following:

1. Role and function of theory in online education development and delivery
2. Infrastructure and support for content development
3. Design and development of online courses
4. Delivery, quality control, and student support of online courses.

# posted by Ian @ 6:15 PM

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