A Look At An Implementation Of The Quality Matters Program In A Collegiate Environment: Benefits And Challenges

Abstract

As traditional universities grapple with an onslaught of demand for distance education a recurring call to ensure quality in such offerings arises.  The Quality Matters Program intends to guarantee such quality through a peer-centered process and offers a certification process to help assure quality in online and blended courses.  This report is a preliminary look at perceived benefits and challenges that implementing the process entails.