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The academy on the web: preparing to evaluate online courses.
Abstract
Web-based teaching and learning require evaluation in order to assess the effectiveness of online curricula and courses in providing good learning. Although Web-based courses offer access and new opportunities for forming collaborative learning communities, they also present pitfalls related to course design, students, teachers, administrators, technology, technical support, and funding. This paper examines a wholistic case study model for evaluating online courses, and provides numerous questions for evaluators to consider before assessing Web-based teaching, and online courses in particular.
1. Introduction
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Source: HighBeam Research, The academy on the web: preparing to evaluate online courses.