A practical guide to evaluate quality of online courses

Yungwei Hao, Gary Borich

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Abstract

This chapter introduces a graphic approach to define quality in online courses. The Decomposition Model (Borich & Jemelka, 1982) is used to illustrate course structure and the salient characteristics of an effective online course. The constraints that influence the success of online courses are discussed. Salient transactions (activities) that occur in online courses are described. And the means-end continuum in the process of online learning is illustrated graphically. The chapter is expected to provide readers with a whole picture of a quality online course through an architectural framework.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Human Performance and Instructional Technology
PublisherIGI Global
Pages324-343
Number of pages20
ISBN (Print)9781605667829
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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