Machine generated contents note: Exhibits and Figures Preface About the Authors PART 1 An Introduction to Persistence and Quality Design 1 Quality Design to Support Learner Persistence Defining Persistence Persistence Models Quality Online Course Standards 2 The Instructional Design Process Backward Design Framework Instructional Design Process PART 2 Analysis of Learners and Learning Outcomes 3 Analysis of Online Learner Characteristics and Needs Online Learners Characteristics Learner Persistence Learner Needs 4 Analysis of Learning Outcomes and Competencies Learning Outcomes Defined Curriculum Analysis Taxonomies of Learning Course Analysis Learning Outcome Statements Competency Statements Checklist for Outcome Statements PART 3 Design of Course Assessments and Sequence 5 Design of Course Assessments Purpose of Assessments Types of Online Assessments Choosing Formative and Summative Assessments Aligning Assessments to Learning Outcomes 6 Sequence of Instruction Starting Point for Instruction Sequencing Strategies Sequencing Assessments PART 4 Design of Instructional Strategies 7 Foundations of Transformative Learning Principles of Learning Engagement in the Online Environment Cognitive Learning Styles Cognitive Scaffolding Strategies 8 Selection of Instructional Materials Text-Based Instructional Materials Open Educational Resources Multimedia Instructional Materials Theories and Principles of Multimedia Process for Selecting Media Resources Evaluating Instructional Materials Copyright Clearance for Course Materials Accessibility of Online Course Materials 9 Designing of Effective Course Activities Instructional Strategies Mapping Practice Strategies Reflective Learning Discussion Forum Activities Problem-Based Learning WebQuest Collaborative Workspaces for Team Activities PART 5 Development of Instruction 10 Development of Instructional Materials Unit Structure Workload Developing Units of Instruction Writing a Course Introduction Course Syllabus General Writing Rules 11 Organizing the Course Environment Navigation and Interface Design Content Design to Support Engagement Types of Online Communication Communication Tools PART 6 Implementation and Evaluation 12 Course Evaluations and Maintenance Final Course Review Instructional Scaffolding Review Continuous Quality Improvement Course Maintenance Final Remarks References Index .
