Utilizing the AECT Instructional Design Standards for Distance Learning
Amid the continued growth of online learning—and concerns about its quality—a number of different groups have moved to establish tools, such as rubrics and standards for online course quality. This paper highlights the development of the Instructional Design Standards for Distance Learning by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. AECT is the leading international professional association for the scholarly study and practice of instructional design. Also featured is a comparison with other popular tools and suggestions for use of the AECT Standards
