Creating Online Courses and Orientations: A Survival Guide

Will the digital-learning "movement" repeat the mistakes of the charter-school "movement"? How much more successful might today's charter universe look if yesterday's proponents had focused on the policies and practices needed to ensure its quality, freedom, and resources over the long term? What mistakes might have been avoided? Damaging scandals forestalled? Missed opportunities seized?Can we be smarter about taking high-quality digital and blended schools to scale—and to educational success? Yes, says this volume, as it addresses such thorny policy issues as quality control, staffing, funding, and governance for the digital sector...

Do you want to teach online from the convenience of your home?Do you want to combine your passion for education with the lifestyle of your dreams? Do you want to land a job in distance education but do not know how to start?Then this book is for you!This is an easy read for anyone who wants to teach online...

This is a revision of the first title in Jossey-Bass' Online Teaching & Learning series. This series helps higher education professionals improve the practice of online teaching and learning by providing concise, practical resources focused on particular areas or issues they might confront in this new learning environment...

Building Online Learning Communities further explores the development of virtual classroom environments that foster a sense of community and empower students to take charge of their learning to successfully achieve learning outcomes...

Written by Rena M. Palloff and Keith Pratt, experts in the field of online teaching and learning, this hands-on resource helps higher education professionals understand the fundamentals of effective online assessment...