Coursesites available features make creating a learner centered online course that employs distance learning theories a reality. First of all, the core features most Course Management Systems have are included in Coursesites. According to Simonson (2015) built into these systems are such things as course calendars, announcement areas, assignment and discussion areas, student rosters, communication areas and grade books." (Simonson, 2015, p. 177). However, Coursesites has additional features such as Studymate, Lockdown browser, Respondus exam and Connect Google that distinguishes it from other Course Management systems.
Coursesites help course creators incorporate practices gleaned from Wedemeyer 's Theory of Independent Study. Wedemeyer …show more content…
It must include other factors that could positively affect the learning outcomes (Saba & Shearer, 1994). RCampus includes these factors through its various groups such as study groups, basic groups, club websites and faculty groups. Course Creators, Instructors, and students can have an equivalent experience if the available tools of RCampus are so designed. Described another way by Moller who reports Cathcart findings. Creating positive and effective asynchronous learning is more than just modifying the time frame. Two functions must be supported: first, structuring the way a learner engages in meaningful learning; second, after generating a teaching-learning design that exploits the possibilities created by altering the time sequence of teacher learner and learner-learner interaction, attention must be directed toward the development of a community that provides necessary support to the learners (Cathcart, Samovar, & Henman, 1996; Kember, Lai, Murphy, Shaw & Yuen, …show more content…
Again both address scope of their services, privacy policy, registration obligations, etc. they differ greatly in the area of course content. RCampus is allowed to present the course that is on its server as they will whereas Coursesites will promote the courses but will allow instruct say in it restrictions place on the course they offer. In conclusion, while both sites differ in executing practices derived from distance learning theories the reviews are very positive for
Coursesites help course creators incorporate practices gleaned from Wedemeyer 's Theory of Independent Study. Wedemeyer …show more content…
It must include other factors that could positively affect the learning outcomes (Saba & Shearer, 1994). RCampus includes these factors through its various groups such as study groups, basic groups, club websites and faculty groups. Course Creators, Instructors, and students can have an equivalent experience if the available tools of RCampus are so designed. Described another way by Moller who reports Cathcart findings. Creating positive and effective asynchronous learning is more than just modifying the time frame. Two functions must be supported: first, structuring the way a learner engages in meaningful learning; second, after generating a teaching-learning design that exploits the possibilities created by altering the time sequence of teacher learner and learner-learner interaction, attention must be directed toward the development of a community that provides necessary support to the learners (Cathcart, Samovar, & Henman, 1996; Kember, Lai, Murphy, Shaw & Yuen, …show more content…
Again both address scope of their services, privacy policy, registration obligations, etc. they differ greatly in the area of course content. RCampus is allowed to present the course that is on its server as they will whereas Coursesites will promote the courses but will allow instruct say in it restrictions place on the course they offer. In conclusion, while both sites differ in executing practices derived from distance learning theories the reviews are very positive for