5 credits
Online education could be the driving force that transforms education and training practices in the 21st century. Through this lens, students explore the current trends impacting the field of distance learning and their implication for the design and development of distance learning programs. They examine various models, theories, and technologies used in the development and delivery of online education and training programs. They also explore the implications and considerations of designing instruction for blended, fully online, instructor-led, and self-paced learning environments.