Beyond Quality Matters: Comprehensive Strategies for the Evaluation of Distance Education Programs

• In Event: DDL - QM Course Evaluation

Short Description

Given the complexity of distance education systems and the variety of stakeholders involved in DE implementation, a comprehensive approach is needed for the evaluation of distance-delivered programs. This presentation will explore critical factors related to the success of DE curricula and examine a variety of measures that can serve as indicators of program quality. The presenters will introduce a new framework (eLUCID) for evaluating distance education at the programmatic and institutional levels.

Authors

• Steve Harmon, Georgia State University

• Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech

• Miriam Larson, Virginia Tech University