Author Description
In Spite Of The Proliferation Of Online Learning In Higher Education, Creating Online Courses Can Still Evoke A Good Deal Of Frustration, Negativity, And Wariness In Those Who Need To Create Them. Essentials Of Online Course Design Takes A Fresh, Thoughtfully Designed, Step-by-step Approach To Online Course Development. At Its Core Is A Set Of Standards That Are Based On Best Practices In The Field Of Online Teaching And Learning. Pedagogical, Organizational, And Visual Design Principles Are Presented And Modeled Throughout The Book, And Users Will Quickly Learn From The Guide's Hands-on Approach. The Course Design Process Begins With The Elements Of A Classroom Syllabus Which, After A Series Of Guided Steps, Easily Evolve Into An Online Course Outline. Essentials Of Online Course Design Serves As A Best-practices Model For Designing Online Courses. After Reading This Book, Readers Will Find That Preparing For Online Teaching Is, Contrary To Popular Belief, A Satisfying And Engaging Experience. The Core Issue Is Simply Good Design: Pedagogical, Organizational, And Visual.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can educators systematically overcome the challenges of online course development to create high-quality, engaging learning environments? Marjorie Vai addresses the common frustration and apprehension surrounding digital pedagogy by providing a structured, standards-based framework for course creation. Drawing on established best practices in instructional design, the author presents a methodology that integrates pedagogical, organizational, and visual principles to transform traditional syllabus elements into effective online course outlines.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A step-by-step framework for transitioning from traditional classroom syllabi to online course structures.
- Core principles of pedagogical, organizational, and visual design tailored for digital learning environments.
- Practical, real-life examples demonstrating the application of design standards in various academic contexts.
- Strategies for understanding student needs and integrating practitioner voice into course architecture.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for both novice and experienced faculty members navigating the complexities of online instruction. The consensus highlights the book's clarity and its ability to demystify the design process through a highly structured, hands-on approach.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203838319
ISBN-13:
9780203838310
E-Learning
Higher Education
Web-based instruction
Instructional Design
Education
Professional Development
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