Are you looking for evidence-based hands-on approaches to quality assurance in online programs in higher education? Then this is the book you are looking for. Quality in Online Programs includes approaches and practices to creating and maintaining quality in online programs from across disciplines, institutions, and countries. In this book, leaders in the field of online higher education share their lessons learned using customized approaches to online program quality, student support, and faculty development. These cases will be useful to those seeking to adopt or adapt such practices in their own contexts. The authors also focus on quality assurance at the program level, which has not often been addressed before and which is crucial to ensure faculty satisfaction, program outcomes, and a successful student experience. Contributors are: Beverly Araujo Dawson, Patricia Arnold, Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, Bettyjo Bouchey, Elizabeth Counselman-Carpenter, Michelle Dennis, Henrik Dindas, Cathy DuBois, Jo Anne Durovich, Sarah Fornero, John C. Gillham, Michael Graham, Amy Grincewicz, Montse Guitert, James D. Halbert, Paul Huckett, Kevin Hulen, Swapna Kumar, Nikki Lyons, Olysha Magruder, Bernhard Minke, Steven T. Nagel, Marleigh L. Perez, Jennifer L. Plahovinsak, Amy Poland, Mary L. Raber Johnson, Teresa Romeu, Albert Sangra, Frank P. Schulte, Zaina Sheets, Bethany Simunich, Alfredo Soeiro, Nicole V. Williams and Veronica Wilson.

Are you looking for evidence-based hands-on approaches to quality assurance in online programs in higher education? Then this is the book you are looking for. Quality in Online Programs includes approaches and practices to creating and maintaining quality in online programs from across disciplines, institutions, and countries. In this book, leaders in the field of online higher education share their lessons learned using customized approaches to online program quality, student support, and faculty development. These cases will be useful to those seeking to adopt or adapt such practices in their own contexts. The authors also focus on quality assurance at the program level, which has not often been addressed before and which is crucial to ensure faculty satisfaction, program outcomes, and a successful student experience. Contributors are: Beverly Araujo Dawson, Patricia Arnold, Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, Bettyjo Bouchey, Elizabeth Counselman-Carpenter, Michelle Dennis, Henrik Dindas, Cathy DuBois, Jo Anne Durovich, Sarah Fornero, John C. Gillham, Michael Graham, Amy Grincewicz, Montse Guitert, James D. Halbert, Paul Huckett, Kevin Hulen, Swapna Kumar, Nikki Lyons, Olysha Magruder, Bernhard Minke, Steven T. Nagel, Marleigh L. Perez, Jennifer L. Plahovinsak, Amy Poland, Mary L. Raber Johnson, Teresa Romeu, Albert Sangra, Frank P. Schulte, Zaina Sheets, Bethany Simunich, Alfredo Soeiro, Nicole V. Williams and Veronica Wilson.

Enter the supernatural mystery of "Dusty Rose" and leave haunted by a story filled with cries in the night and whispers of betrayal. Get ready for "Dusty Rose" - the newest novel by Patricia Arnold. This haunting story of paranormal romance and possession will leave you wondering if true love is truly forever. Cascade City is a scenic beach town with a history some would rather forget. High school sweethearts Dustin and Rose celebrate their wedding day on the dunes in 1989. Unaware of the shocking events to come, their honeymoon "stay-cation" is a house they christen Dusty Rose. One fateful event later, the lonesome house near Lighthouse Point is left with an infamous reputation. Years pass by, adding layers of mystery like dust on woodwork. Will the real murderer ever be found? Dusty Rose is all but forgotten until out of the blue successful gallery owner Madeline Jansen finds a home in Cascade City she can afford. Dusty Rose's new caretaker can't shake the feeling that her home isn't really hers.

The secret to a successful farm is hard work and a little bit of magic... Join Brooke as she discovers the hidden world of fairies! A Fairy Good Year is the culmination of four seasons in the life of Brooke Murphy, a young girl living on a farm. Each season brings a new discovery about Lismore Baile, the colony of fairies that inhabit her parent's land. With a fairy story for every season, the magical Murphy Farm is the most amazing place you'll ever inhabit!

Welches Potenzial haben online-gestutzte Lehr-Konzepte im Bereich Soziale Arbeit? Anhand konkreter Beispiele beschreiben die Autorinnen und Autoren neuartige Qualifizierungswege und Studienformate mit digitalen Medien. Erfolgsfaktoren und Herausforderungen werden gleichermassen reflektiert, indem ein langjahrig erprobter Praxis- und Kooperationskontext vorgestellt wird.