Cengage Learning, a US-based provider of teaching, learning and research solutions, was recently named a finalist in the Best Postsecondary Instructional Solution category of the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 2012 CODiE Awards for its Course360 online courses. The CODiE Awards, claimed to be the only peer-reviewed honour in the industry, celebrate achievement and vision in software, education technology and digital content.
The Best Postsecondary Instructional Solution category recognises the best teaching solution targeted toward students in college and trade/professional school learning environments. Category finalists include solutions that offer ability to deliver custom-crafted materials and help students navigate their digital/e-books and reference content in a format that fits the way they learn with interactive media, collaboration tools and course content.
Course360, part of Cengage Learning's Cengage Course suite of integrated digital solutions and services aimed at improving student engagement and learning outcomes, is a set of customisable online courses. The courses utilise best practices in online instructional design to create effective online or blended course experiences for students.
Cengage Learning offers more than 100 Course360 courses in a range of disciplines. Several Course360 courses have recently been reviewed against the Quality Matters Publisher Rubric and have earned the Publisher Course Certification, signifying high quality content and design. Course360 was also the recipient of the 2011 IMS Learning Impact Gold Award.
To learn more about the Course360 suite of courses visit www.cengage.com/course360.
