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What is Online Course
1.
A set of instructional experiences using the digital network for interaction, learning and dialogue. An
online course
does not require any face-to-face meetings in a physical location. Similar
course
s such as web-centric
course
s (also called hybrid or blended
course
s) are similar to
online course
s, but require regular scheduled face-to-face classes or meetings.
Learn more in: Designing Online Learning Programs
2.
An
online course
is the delivery of a series of lessons on a web browser or mobile device, which can be accessed anytime and anyplace. It is designed as an
online
environment for convenient learning asynchronously.
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3.
A
course
that is conducted completely
online
, whether synchronous or asynchronous. This type of
course
does not provide for any in-person teaching or learning with other students or faculty.
Learn more in: Critical Success Factors and Methods to Increase Persistence for Non-Traditional Online Students
4.
A set of instructional experiences using the digital network for interaction, learning and dialogue. An
online course
does not require any face-to-face meetings in a physical location. Similar
course
s such as web-centric
course
s (also called hybrid or blended
course
s) are similar to
online course
s, but require regular scheduled face-to-face classes or meetings.
Learn more in: Design Levels for Distance and Online Learning
5.
An
online course
is a
course
that is focused on use of information and communications technology for learning.
Learn more in: Raising Motivation to Achieve Collaboration in Online Courses
6.
A class taught to students via Internet or in an
online
learning environment. Students access class objectives, lecture notes, instructional materials, and exams via Internet. Students and instructor interact
online
via e-mail, chat rooms, and threaded discussions. Also known as Web-based classroom, cyber-classrooms, e-learning, virtual education, and distance learning. Once considered a fad,
online
learning has developed into a “‘just-in-time’ hybrid of teaching any time, any place” (Crews, 2003).
Learn more in: Successful Strategies in Online Courses
7.
This is when
course
instruction and interaction between instructor and students is primarily
online
.
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8.
A formal
course
of instruction that is offered by the distance learning institution to the student using the Internet as a medium. Often, students are able to download
course
material, upload assignments, undergo
online
assessment, and communicate with lecturers and staff via the Internet.
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9.
A
course
that takes place entirely
online
and all components are asynchronous.
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10.
A
course
delivered via the internet, providing a means for content delivery, assignment completion, and synchronous and asynchronous communication for learners in different locations.
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11.
A university level
course
that is taken over the internet without the need for attendance in a physical location to order to access materials or the instructor. All instruction is done with the use of a computer and internet service and interaction may include synchronous as well as asynchronous activity.
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12.
This is a
course
in which all
course
activities are done
online
, there are no face-to-face sessions required.
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13.
A
course
in which a minimum of 80% of the content is presented and delivered in an
online
format.
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14.
A
course
that is delivered partially or fully
online
.
Learn more in: Cloud Computing for Teaching and Learning: Design Strategies
15.
A
course
delivered via the Internet.
Learn more in: Higher Education's Use of Course Management Software
16.
A
course
that is delivered through the Internet.
Learn more in: A Practical Guide to Evaluate Quality of Online Courses
17.
A
course
delivered using
online
technologies and, for the purpose of this article, a
course
delivered fully
online
, without face-to-face components being part of its design.
Learn more in: International Students in Online Courses
18.
A
course
that meets entirely
online
either asynchronously or synchronously.
Learn more in: Online Equivalencies and the Potential to Inadvertently Offend or Cause Discomfort
19.
Delivery of class via the World Wide Web.
Learn more in: Achievement in Online vs. Traditional Classes
20.
A higher education
course
in which instruction occurs when the learner and the instructor are not physically located in the same place at the same time.
Learn more in: Promoting Digital Teaching and Learning: Faculty Development Options for Distance Learning Instructors
21.
A
course
with all class material available for student access by electronic means typically over the internet and typically housed within a
course
management system that requires login credentials.
Learn more in: The Evolution of eLearning Within a Software Engineering Graduate Program
22.
Any form of educational instruction in which at least 80% of the
course
is delivered
online
(Allen & Seaman, 2011 AU55: The in-text citation "Allen & Seaman, 2011" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).
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23.
A
course
where most or all of the content is delivered
online
. Typically have no face-to-face meetings.
Learn more in: Life Cycle Challenges of Online Learning Support Systems
24.
A
course
which delivers at least 80% of the content on the Internet.
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25.
A
course
delivered via the Internet.
Learn more in: Higher Education's Use of Course Management Software
26.
Course
s in which 80% or more of the content is delivered
online
, either synchronously or asynchronously.
Learn more in: Maintaining Motivation in Online Students: An Examination of the ARCS-V Motivation Model
27.
Refers to
course
s that are delivered one hundred percent
online
.
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28.
May be either a fully
online course
(content, orientation, and assessments are delivered via the Internet and students interact with faculty and possibly with one another through
online
technology) or a hybrid
online course
(some activities
online
and some on the traditional campus).
Learn more in: Employers' Perceptions of Online Degree Programs
29.
Defined as one for which all regularly scheduled classroom time is replaced by required activities completed at distance and managed
online
.
Online course
s allow students to take
course
s from geographically remote locations, without any need to come to campus (for instance, while deployed in the military).
Learn more in: Online Course Settings
30.
One in which at least 80 percent of the
course
content is delivered
online
( Allen & Seaman, 2015 ).
Learn more in: A Framework to Assess Appropriate Interaction to Meet Accreditation Quality Guidelines
31.
A
course
taught wholly using
online
(Internet-based) instruction.
Learn more in: Hybrid and Traditional Course Formats
32.
A Web-based instructional program that organizes the learning of a student in a particular subject. Not all learning materials need be
online
and much of an
online course
involves dynamic interactions with other participants.
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