The Theory and Practice of Online Learning
2nd Edition
Published on 1. May 2008
484 pages
978-1-897425-07-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this important collection of essays by practitioners and scholars is an overview of some of the most pressing issues in online education. By addressing transformations arising from educational technology advances and the new business conditions and modes of delivery of education, the contributors provide insights into this complex, diverse, and rapidly evolving field.
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Terry Anderson is a professor and Canada Research Chair in Distance Education at Athabasca University. He has published extensively in the area of distance education and educational technology.Terry Anderson is professor emeritus at Athabasca University where he held the Canada Research Chair in Distance Education. His thoughts and writings on online education and educational technology can be found at virtualcanuck.ca.
Terry Anderson is a professor and Canada Research Chair in Distance Education at Athabasca University. He has published extensively in the area of distance education and educational technology.Terry Anderson is professor emeritus at Athabasca University where he held the Canada Research Chair in Distance Education. His thoughts and writings on online education and educational technology can be found at virtualcanuck.ca.
Content
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
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
