Web-Based Learning: Design, Implementation and Evaluation

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This second edition is a practical, easy-to-read resource on web-based learning. The book ably and clearly equips readers with strategies for designing effective online courses, creating communities of web-based learners, and implementing and evaluating based on an instructional design framework. Case example, case studies, and discussion questions extend readers skills, inspire discussion, and encourage readers to explore the trends and issues related to online instructional design and delivery. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiv Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Overview of Online Instruction and Learning Environments and Communities (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 3-41 Foundations of Online Learning and Instructional Design (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 43-79 Front Matter ....Pages 81-81 Analysis: Considering Outcomes, Context, and Learners (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 83-116 Analysis: Considering Instructional Content for Online Instruction (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 117-139 Planning the Evaluation of Online Instruction (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 141-182 Concurrent Design: Preplanning and Design Tasks (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 183-213 Concurrent Design: Instructional and Motivational Strategy Planning (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 215-257 Concurrent Design: Putting Design Plans into Development Action (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 259-290 Front Matter ....Pages 291-291 Implementation: Establishing a Sense of Community (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 293-326 Conducting Summative Evaluation and Research: The Final Stage (Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, Karen L. Rasmussen, Patrick R. Lowenthal)....Pages 327-352 Back Matter ....Pages 353-387