Worldwide, the use of the Internet to deliver
instruction has increased exponentially. Course
management systems (CMS) are widely used to deliver
courses completely at a distance. Implications and
recommendations for higher education institutions
include promoting best practices, providing
functional policies and procedures centered on
student learning, and providing faculty training and
services to facilitate meaningful learning outcomes.
The role of distance education and the
specializations of experts in the field is changing.
As distance education enrollment and competition
increase,...