Chapter 1 – ODL: what, why and for whom?

1. Open and Distance Learning
2. Moving beyond the introduction
3. Bibliography

Chapter 2 – How to get started in ODL

1. The pedagogical platform
2. Differences between Traditional and Open and Distance Learning
3. Information objects and learning objects – modularity at a new level
4. SCORM
5. Modules
6. How to get started
7. ODL – for whom
8. Setting objectives
9. Design of work packages
10. The tradition of work packages
11. Creating work packages
12. Presentation if content
13. Text presentation
14. Visual Aids
15. Hands-on approaches
16. Feedback
17. Content suitable for ODL
18. Choosing an approach: traditional distance learning or blended learning
19. Summary
20. Bibliography

Chapter 3 – The ODL Kitchen

1. Introduction
2. Form follows experience
3. The ODL experience
4. What to look for in a good learning experience
5. The management perspective: 5+1 C’s
6. The ODL Kitchen
7. The final choice

Chapter 4 – Pedagogical issues in ODL

1. Introduction
2. Distance Learners - The context
3. Instructional Approaches
4. Pedagogical environments
5. Pedagogical models
6. The teacher’s role
7. Pedagogical Tips for successful ODL programmes
8. Bibliography

Chapter 5 – Teaching: Didactic issues in ODL

1. Introduction
2. Didactic competencies
3. Didactic Theory
   1. Initial circumstances of the learner
   2. Frameworks
   3. Goals
   4. Content / Material
   5. Working processes and methods
   6. Assessment
4. Conclusion – How to help students be successful
5. Bibliography

Chapter 6 – Learning in ODL

1. Introduction
2. What skills does the learner need in order to become an online learner?
3. Learning
4. Learning processes
5. Learning styles based on perception and information
6. Bibliography

Chapter 7 – Marketing of ODL

1. Introduction
2. Preparatory Phase
   1. Target Groups
   2. Resources for ODL Courses
   3. Benchmarking
3. Implementation Phase
   1. Putting the case in favour of ODL
   2. Marketing during Education
4. Evaluation phase
5. Conclusion

Chapter 8 – Quality in ODL

1. Introduction
2. Quality definitions and terminology
3. Standards and regulations – ISO 9000:2000
4. Scope of the introduction of a quality system
5. Quality criteria
6. Overview of quality systems dedicated to ODL
7. Benefits of implementing a Quality System
8. Accreditation
9. Case studies
10. Conclusion
11. Bibliography

Chapter 9 – Conclusion