A Guide to Online Course Design (PDF)

A Guide to Online Course Design offers faculty and
professional staff a practical and easy-to-follow model for
creating exceptional online courses that focuses on quality
standards in instructional design, transparency in learning
outcomes, and learner persistence. A comprehensive resource, the
book includes effective, research-based instructional strategies to
motivate online learners and help them become more self-directed.
A Guide to Online Course Design emphasizes quality standards
and removing barriers to learners' persistence, which ensures
online courses meet the needs of online learners as well as
distance education initiatives.

"All faculty members and course designers, regardless of
experience level, content background, or technology skills, can
benefit from applying the approaches defined in this book. The
authors have imparted a wealth of knowledge that can improve the
quality of any online class and I highly recommend this book for
all those involved with online learning."

- Anton G. Camarota, faculty, University of Denver

"Anyone involved in developing online courses should read
this book! Packed with great insights and the research to back them
up, Stavredes and Herder guide readers with practical information
that will support online course development."

- Brenda Boyd, director of professional development and
consulting, Quality Matters Program

"The blend of theory and application makes A Guide to
Online Course Design and indispensable resource for any
professional seeking to create high quality, outcomes-based
learning experiences. I loved the action steps that close each
chapter, as they lead the reader through the entire process of
course design from analysis to implementation."

- Kathe Kacheroski, dean of curriculum and instruction,
Rasmussen College