There is a growing need for in-house professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. The research shows that while professional development and learning networks enhance teaching practices and support improved student academic achievement professional development opportunities does not keep pace. The National Staff Development Council in the USA launched a research study with The Stanford

Generally you have two types of courses. Some are all about pushing information out to the learners. And some focus on changing behavior and performance. Both have their roles in the world of elearning. Performance-based courses are easier to assess because you can measure performance before and after. Information-based courses are a bit more challenging