Discusses the needs of distance learning students in higher education and suggests that good distance learning programs may have to deliver more services to the student than traditional programs. Describes four models for distance learning that are prevalent today and recommends the one that is most congruent with traditional academia. (LRW)

Discussion of quality in higher education focuses on quality assurance of Web-based learning in distance education, based on experiences at the Open University of Hong Kong. Highlights include problems with distance education; a literature review; traditional learning versus Web-based learning; and the changing role of faculty. (Contains 63…

This introductory-level presentation demonstrates how to evaluate the materials and teaching in online courses. Topics covered include similarities with evaluation of on-ground teaching, factors unique to online courses, technological considerations, helping administrators unfamiliar with online courses, and national standards, rubrics, and…