Let us consider the objectives for this chapter.

Objectives

The goals of this chapter are to: Explore issues related to the evaluation of e-learning and teaching activities. Propose a comprehensive plan for the evaluation of e-learning and teaching.

Sections

1. Contemporary online-learning practices
2. Models of course development
3. Types of online-learning courses
4. Wrap around model
5. The integrated model

Reflection

* What should an “online-learning course” look like? Give your reasons.

Tell us a story

* Can you describe the components of an “online-learning course” that you may have developed or seen. Would you consider that an online-learning course? Why?

Key points

Online course development activity is a team effort which brings together a wide range of expertise. These include subject matter experts, instructional designers, learning management systems administrators, web developers, graphics artists, multimedia programmers, audio and video producers, and systems engineers. Online courses range from those that are ‘partially online’ to ‘fully online’.