The Theory and Practice of Online Learning, Second Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 1. May 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
458 pages
978-1-897425-08-4 (ISBN)
Description
Every chapter in the widely distributed first edition has been updated,and four new chapters on current issues such as connectivism and socialsoftware innovations have been added. Essays by practitioners andscholars active in the complex, diverse, and rapidly evolving field ofdistance education blend scholarship and research; practical attentionto the details of teaching and learning; and mindful attention to theeconomics of the business of education.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
EDMONTON
Canada
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
668 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-897425-08-4 (9781897425084)
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Terry Anderson is a professor and Canada ResearchChair in Distance Education at Athabasca University. He has publishedextensively in the area of distance education and educationaltechnology.
Content
FOREWORD TO THE SECOND EDITION
INTRODUCTION / Terry Anderson
PART I: Role and Function of Theory in Online EducationDevelopment 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 anOnline Learning Environment / Dianne Conrad
4. Understanding e-Learning Technologies-in-Practice throughPhilosophies-in-Practice / Heather Kanuka
PART II: Infrastructure and Support for ContentDevelopment
5. Developing an Infrastructure for Online Learning / AlanDavis, Paul Little & Brian Stewart
6. Technologies of Online Learning (E-learning) / Rory McGreal& 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 Learnerswith Mobile Learning Technology / Maureen Hutchison, Tony Tin &Yang Cao
9. Social Software to Support Distance Education Learners /Terry Anderson
PART III: Design and Development of OnlineCourses
10. The Development of Online Courses / Dean Caplan & RodgerGraham
11. Value Added - The Editor in Design and Development ofOnline Courses / Jan Thiessen & Vincent Ambrock
12. Making Relevant Financial Decisions about Technology inEducation / David Annand
13. The Quality Dilemma in Online Education Revisited / Nancy K.Parker
PART IV: Delivery, Quality Control, and Student Support ofOnline Courses
14. Teaching in an Online Learning Context / TerryAnderson
15. Call Centres in Distance Education / Alex Z. Kondra, ColleenHuber, Kerri Michalczuk & Andrew Woudstra
16. Library Support for e-Learners: e-Resources, e-Services, and theHuman Factors / Kay Johnson, Houda Trabelsi & ElaineFabbro
17. Supporting the Online Learner / Susan D. Moisey & JudithA. Hughes
18. Developing Team Skills and Accomplishing Team Projects Online /Deborah Hurst & Janice Thomas
INTRODUCTION / Terry Anderson
PART I: Role and Function of Theory in Online EducationDevelopment 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 anOnline Learning Environment / Dianne Conrad
4. Understanding e-Learning Technologies-in-Practice throughPhilosophies-in-Practice / Heather Kanuka
PART II: Infrastructure and Support for ContentDevelopment
5. Developing an Infrastructure for Online Learning / AlanDavis, Paul Little & Brian Stewart
6. Technologies of Online Learning (E-learning) / Rory McGreal& 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 Learnerswith Mobile Learning Technology / Maureen Hutchison, Tony Tin &Yang Cao
9. Social Software to Support Distance Education Learners /Terry Anderson
PART III: Design and Development of OnlineCourses
10. The Development of Online Courses / Dean Caplan & RodgerGraham
11. Value Added - The Editor in Design and Development ofOnline Courses / Jan Thiessen & Vincent Ambrock
12. Making Relevant Financial Decisions about Technology inEducation / David Annand
13. The Quality Dilemma in Online Education Revisited / Nancy K.Parker
PART IV: Delivery, Quality Control, and Student Support ofOnline Courses
14. Teaching in an Online Learning Context / TerryAnderson
15. Call Centres in Distance Education / Alex Z. Kondra, ColleenHuber, Kerri Michalczuk & Andrew Woudstra
16. Library Support for e-Learners: e-Resources, e-Services, and theHuman Factors / Kay Johnson, Houda Trabelsi & ElaineFabbro
17. Supporting the Online Learner / Susan D. Moisey & JudithA. Hughes
18. Developing Team Skills and Accomplishing Team Projects Online /Deborah Hurst & Janice Thomas