Contributing Factors to a Successful Online Course Development Process

Autor/in	Stevens, Karl B.
Titel	Contributing Factors to a Successful Online Course Development Process
Quelle	In: Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 61 (2013) 1, S.2-11 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0737-7363
DOI	10.1080/07377363.2013.758554
Schlagwörter	Instructional Design; Online Courses; Data Analysis; Integrity; Case Studies; Faculty; Work Environment; Higher Education; Distance Education; Cooperation; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Online course; Online-Kurs; Auswertung; Integrität; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Academic Staff; Lehrkörper; Arbeitsmilieu; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Co-operation; Kooperation; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen
Abstract	This qualitative case study examined the experiences of instructional designers and professors during the online course development process. The purpose of this study was to determine if their experiences had an effect on the process itself. Data analysis revealed five emergent themes: communication, commitment to quality online courses, commitment to building robust working relationships, mutual respect for one another's time and talents, and satisfaction in working with online course development. Communication was the most prevalent factor identified as having a positive effect on the development process. Lack of time was most prevalent as an impediment to the process. In conclusion, a workplace culture that fostered good experiences and the opportunity to interact in a supportive environment was beneficial to the online course development process. Managers and others involved in the process should be mindful of the workplace culture and should consider dedicating effort and resources to preserve its integrity. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10