In spite of the proliferation of online learning, creating online courses can still evoke a good deal of frustration, negativity, and wariness in those who need to create them. The second edition of Essentials of Online Course Design takes a fresh, thoughtfully designed, step-by-step approach to online course development. At its core is a set of standards that are based on best practices in the field of online learning and teaching. Pedagogical, organizational, and visual design principles are presented and modeled throughout the book, and users will quickly learn from the guide's...

Teachers active online participation and engagement with students are critical factors to the success of online courses. Essentials of Online Teaching is a standards-based, streamlined guide to teaching online in higher education, high school and vocational training, or corporate learning environments. This brief but powerful book encourages immediate application of concepts with the help of real-world examples, technical insights, and professional advice.

The guide includes:

• a practical approach informed by relevant learning theories;
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Teachers active online participation and engagement with students are critical factors to the success of online courses. Essentials of Online Teaching is a standards-based, streamlined guide to teaching online in higher education, high school and vocational training, or corporate learning environments. This brief but powerful book encourages immediate application of concepts with the help of real-world examples, technical insights, and professional advice.

The guide includes:

• a practical approach informed by relevant learning theories;
...