Technical Communication Quarterly Jan 2007

Online Education in an Age of Globalization: Foundational Perspectives and Practices for Technical Communication Instructors and Trainers

Kirk St. Amant Texas Tech University

Abstract

Online access and interest in technical communication are increasing on a global scale. The time is therefore right for instructors to consider offering online courses to students located around the globe. Providing effective online courses for such a diverse audience, however, is no simple matter. This article provides an overview of the global market in online education. It presents information and approaches that can help with the development of online courses for international delivery as well as the training and professional development of the instructors, U.S.-based or otherwise, who teach them.

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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2007-01-01
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10.1080/10572250709336575
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