King, E. & Alperstein, E. (2014). Best Practices in Online Program Development: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. New York: Routledge.
While there are many “how tos” for instructional designer, the aim of this book is more strategic. It encourages a systematic look at program design and intentions and relates the design questions to the simple question: “who is this program for and what are they supposed to do with this learning?”
A critical evaluative set of ideas are presented which instructional designers and those responsible for programs should explore before a course is designed, developed, deployed and delivered. Well written and a good read.