TY - BOOK AU - Vai,Marjorie AU - Sosulski,Kristen TI - Essentials of online course design: a standards-based guide SN - 9780415872997 (alk. paper) AV - LB1044.87 .V35 2011 U1 - 378.1/25 22 PY - 2011/// CY - New York PB - Routledge KW - Web-based instruction KW - Design KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Standards KW - Instructional systems N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction to this guide -- 1. Orientation to online teaching and learning -- 2. Elements of an online course : a tour -- 3. Language and writing style -- 4. Visual design basics -- 5. Engaging the online learner -- 6. Activities and tools : working collaboratively and independently -- 7. Resources that engage -- 8. Assessment and feedback -- 9. Building the course foundation : outcomes, syllabus, and course outline -- 10. Creating the course structure : online lessons -- Appendix A: Writing learning outcomes -- Appendix B: Using the standards checklist ER -