Business of Innovating Online: Practical Tips and Advice from Industry Leaders

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Huntemann, Nina, Author of introduction, etc.

Linder, Kathryn E., Editor.

Series:

New faculty majority

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Distance education.

Distance education Administration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (156 p.) ill

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Stylus Publishing, 2023.

Summary:

The Business of Innovating Online responds to a critical need for concrete narratives of innovation success that can serve as a foundation for administrators and leaders who are in need of practical guidance as they scale and grow their online learning organizations.Through specific examples and practical suggestions from experienced e-learning leaders, readers will be introduced to concrete strategies for how to create a climate of creativity and innovation that can lead to more successful and scalable online programs and initiatives. The Business of Innovating Online demystifies the relationship between business, creativity, and innovation by describing the logistics required to create an agile online education enterprise. Topics discussed will include:- Defining innovation and creativity for online education and e-learning- Knowing when and how to innovate- Creating a culture of innovation- Effectively leading innovation- Collaborative innovation- Making innovation stick and transitioning innovative strategies into day-to-day practice- Assuring quality in the midst of innovation- Staffing structures/administrative stability to support creativity and innovationThe Business of Innovating Online provides both novice and experienced online education administrators with a comprehensive overview of a range of online innovations, how they came to be created, the components that led to their success, and concrete steps that they can take to create a more innovative culture for their own e-learning organization.

Contents:

Introduction

Strategies to advance innovation in online education

Lessons learned at Penn State World Campus

Craig Weidemann

Establishing an innovation vision

Shannon Riggs, Lisa Templeton, Alfonso Bradoch, Jessica Dupont, Dianna Fisher, and Kathryn E. Linder

Innovative financial models

Rovy Branon, Lisa Templeton, Nelson C. Baker, and Kathryn E. Linder

Innovation via consortium

Brad Wheeler, James Hilton, Lois Brooks, and Dave King

Effectively leading innovation

Tom Cavanagh and Luke Dowden

Making innovation stick

Phil Regier and Kathryn Scheckel

Assuring quality while creating and innovating

Kay Shattuck and Deborah Adair

Supporting creativity and innovation through professional development and community building

Jill Buban, Cali M.K. Morrison, Karen L. Pedersen, Amy Claire Heitzman, and Julie Uranis

Conclusion: creating your innovation action plan

Kathryn E. Linder and Rolin Moe.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781003447641

1003447643

9781000981018

1000981010

9781000975659

1000975657

9781620368442

1620368447

OCLC:

1389363982