7. Characteristics of Interactive Online Learning Media

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Table of Contents vii
3. Foreword to the Second Edition xi
4. Introduction 1
5. Part I: Role and Function of Theory in Online Education Development and Delivery
6. 1. Foundations of Educational Theory for Online Learning 15
7. 2. Towards a Theory of Online Learning 45
8. 3. Situating Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) in an Online Learning Environment 75
9. 4. Understanding e-Learning Technologies-in-Practice through Philosophies-in-Practice 91
10. Part II : Infrastructure and Support for Content Development
11. 5. Developing an Infrastructure for Online Learning 121
12. 6. Technologies of Online Learning (E-learning) 143
13. 7. Characteristics of Interactive Online Learning Media 167
14. 8. “In-Your-Pocket” and “On-the-Fly:” Meeting the Needs of Today’s New Generation of Online Learners with Mobile Learning Technology 201
15. 9. Social Software to Support Distance Education Learners 221
16. Part III : Design and Development of Online Courses
17. 10. The Development of Online Courses 245
18. 11. Value Added – The Editor in Design and Development of Online Courses 265
19. 12. Making Relevant Financial Decisions about Technology in Education 277
20. 13. The Quality Dilemma in Online Education Revisited 305
21. Part IV: Delivery, Quality Control, and Student Support of Online Courses
22. 14. Teaching in an Online Learning Context 343
23. 15. Call Centres in Distance Education 367
24. 16. Library Support for e-Learners: e-Resources, e-Services, and the Human Factors 397
25. 17. Supporting the Online Learner 419
26. 18. Developing Team Skills and Accomplishing Team Projects Online 441