The Theory and Practice of Online Learning (second edition) es un e-book que puede ser descargado gratuitamente bajo licencia Creative Commons. Este es un texto que muy bien puede ser utilizado como referencia central para enseñar cursos sobre aprendizaje en línea. Incluyo el índice que demuestra la riqueza de contenido de esta excelente publicación:
PART I: Role and Function of Theory in Online Education Development and Delivery
1. Foundations of Educational Theory for Online Learning
Mohamed Ally
2. Towards a Theory of Online Learning
Terry Anderson
3. Situating Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) in an Online Learning Environment
Dianne Conrad
4. Understanding e-Learning Technologies-in-Practice through Philosophies-in-Practice
Heather Kanuka
PART II: Infrastructure and Support for Content Development
5. Developing an Infrastructure for Online Learning
Alan Davis, Paul Little & Brian Stewart
6. Technologies of Online Learning (E-learning)
Rory McGreal & Michael Elliott
7. Characteristics of Interactive Online Learning Media
Patrick. J. Fahy
8. “In-Your-Pocket” and “On-the-Fly:” Meeting the Needs of Today’s New Generation of Online Learners
Maureen Hutchison, Tony Tin & Yang Cao
9. Social Software to Support Distance Education Learners
Terry Anderson
PART III: Design and Development of Online Courses
10. The Development of Online Courses
Dean Caplan & Rodger Graham .
11. Value Added – The Editor in Design and Development of Online Courses
Jan Thiessen & Vincent Ambrock .
12. Making Relevant Financial Decisions about Technology in Education
David Annand
13. The Quality Dilemma in Online Education Revisited
Nancy K. Parker
PART IV: Delivery, Quality Control, and Student Support of Online Courses
14. Teaching in an Online Learning Context
Terry Anderson
15. Call Centres in Distance Education
Alex Z. Kondra, Colleen Huber, Kerri Michalczuk & Andrew Woudstra
16. Library Support for e-Learners: e-Resources, e-Services, and the Human Factors
Kay Johnson, Houda Trabelsi & Elaine Fabbro
17. Supporting the Online Learner
Susan D. Moisey & Judith A. Hughes
18. Developing Team Skills and Accomplishing Team Projects Online
Deborah Hurst & Janice Thomas
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