Theory and Practice of Online Learning

Contents......Page 4
Contributing Authors / i......Page 7
Foreword / ix......Page 15
Introduction / xiii......Page 19
    Part 1......Page 33
1 Foundations of Educational Theory for Online Learning / 3......Page 35
2 Toward a Theory of Online Learning / 33......Page 65
3 Value Chain Analysis: A Strategic Approach to Online Learning / 61......Page 93
    Part 2......Page 127
4 Developing an Infrastructure for Online Learning / 97......Page 129
5 Technologies of Online Learning (e-Learning) / 115......Page 147
6 Media Characteristics and Online Learning Technology / 137......Page 169
    Part 3......Page 205
7 The Development of Online Courses / 175......Page 207
8 Developing Team Skills and Accomplishing Team Projects Online / 195......Page 227
9 Copyright Issues in Online Courses: A Moment in Time / 241......Page 273
10 Value Added—The Editor in Design and Development of Online Courses / 259......Page 291
    Part 4......Page 303
11 Teaching in an Online Learning Context / 271......Page 305
12 Call Centers in Distance Education / 295......Page 327
13 Supporting Asynchronous Discussions among Online Learners / 319......Page 351
14 Library Support for Online Learners: e-Resources, e-Services, and the Human Factors / 349......Page 381
15 Supporting the Online Learner / 367......Page 399
16 The Quality Dilemma in Online Education / 385......Page 417