The Theory and Practice of Online Learning

Foreword
Introduction / Terry Anderson PART I: Role and Function of Theory in Online Education Development and Delivery
1. Foundations of Educational Theory for Online Learning / Mohamed Ally
2. Towards a Theory of Online Learning / Terry Anderson
3. Situating Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) in an Online Learning Environment / Dianne Conrad
4. Understanding e-Learning Technologies-in-Practice through Philosophies-in-Practice / Heather Kanuka PART II: Infrastructure and Support for Content Development
5. Developing an Infrastructure for Online Learning / Alan Davis, Paul Little, and Brian Stewart
6. Technologies of Online Learning (E-learning) / Rory McGreal and Michael Elliott
7. Characteristics of Interactive Online Learning Media / Patrick. J. Fahy
8. "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
9. Social Software to Support Distance Education Learners / Terry Anderson PART III: Design and Development of Online Courses
10. The Development of Online Courses / Dean Caplan and Rodger Graham
11. Value Added - The Editor in Design and Development of Online Courses / Jan Thiessen and Vincent Ambrock
12. Making Relevant Financial Decisions about Technology in Education / David Annand
13. The Quality Dilemma in Online Education Revisited / Nancy K. Parker PART IV: Delivery, Quality Control, and Student Support of Online Courses
14. Teaching in an Online Learning Context / Terry Anderson
15. Call Centres in Distance Education / Alex Z. Kondra, Colleen Huber, Kerri Michalczuk, and Andrew Woudstra
16. Library Support for e-Learners: e-Resources, e-Services, and the Human Factors / Kay Johnson, Houda Trabelsi, and Elaine Fabbro
17. Supporting the Online Learner / Susan D. Moisey and Judith A. Hughes
18. Developing Team Skills and Accomplishing Team Projects Online / Deborah Hurst and Janice Thomas