"The Introduction to Technology Enabled Learning MOOC (TELMOOC), a massive open online course developed by the Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University, was offered a total of ten times between January 2017 and July 2021. The purpose of TELMOOC was to provide an accessible learning opportun ... ity to teachers, particularly for those in the Global south, to expand upon their knowledge and skills regarding the use of technology and open educational resources in teaching and learning. Designed with the inquiry MOOC (iMOOC) model that complies with the Community of Inquiry framework, the TELMOOC has been successful as a large-scale educational implementation. This book presents a critical perspective into the design and delivery of the TELMOOC. Of particular interest to administrators, educators, and instructional designers is the descriptions and outcomes of the course from the view of the participants. How and why the course interactions were incorporated to descriptions of new educator roles are included in this research-based book that intends to provide a roadmap for others to follow. Articulated in the book is a proposed way in which MOOCs completion rates should be reported as well as an introduction to a holistic quality framework for MOOCs (The PAGE MOOC Success framework). Finally, an evidence-based model of online delivered teacher professional development for MOOCs is outlined showcasing the experiential opportunities provided to educators in the TELMOOC." (Publisher description) more

"An Introduction to Distance Education is a comprehensive look at the field of distance education, outlining current theories, practices, and goals that are essential to effective design, delivery, and navigation. As an alternative pedagogical approach, distance education is posited to meet the evol ... ving demands for access, affordability, and quality in higher education. This fully revised and updated second edition reviews the history of distance education while addressing its current influence on the education sector. Utilizing a student-guided approach, each chapter offers pedagogical features to engage and support the teaching and learning process, including: questions for reflection, review and discussion: students can use these questions as triggers for further thoughts related to the topic. Instructors can use these questions for classroom and online discussion key quotations: strategically placed throughout the text, these points act as a springboard for further reflection and classroom discussion concept definitions: central concepts discussed in the text are defined or students at the end of each chapter." (Publisher description) more