Course Date:

Open

Duration:

Ongoing

Commitment:

1-2 hrs/week

Requirement:

None

Course Type:

Self-paced

Credential:

Certificate (free)

Description

Quality Matters (QM) is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It has advanced quality assurance practices in online teaching and learning for over a decade. Learn more about QM in this self-paced course, including:

QM's origin, evolution, and scope
Factors that affect the quality of online learning
What it takes for a course to be QM-Certified
How QM certifies online programs
QM professional development and tools to support online teaching.\

Objectives

At the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify the origin and scope of Quality Matters.

Target Audience: Higher Education and K-12 faculty, administrators, and instructional designers.

Course is offered by QM Quality Matters.

Course Instructors

Jillian Jevack

Instructional Design Manager

Jillian is the Instructional Design Manager at Quality Matters and the designer of this course. Prior to joining Quality Matters in 2013, she worked directly with faculty to design, develop, and deliver quality online learning experiences.

Jim Snyder, Ed.D.

Director of Community Engagement and Marketing

Jim is the Director of Community Engagement and Marketing at Quality Matters and works to build relationships with members and non-members of Quality Matters. He earned an Ed.D from George Fox University and an MBA from Portland State University.