How much does it cost to develop a distance learning course?
Just as there is no standard timeline for distance learning course development, there is no standard budget for developing a distance learning course. Variables which affect the size of budget required include: • the complexity of presenting the content in new formats; • the cost of converting relevant existing materials into new formats; • the number of people on the development team, percentage of their time used, and their salaries; • the variety and types of technology used, including media production costs; and • the amount of existing institutional infrastructure which can be used in this process (equipment, facilities, computer hardware/software, etc.) Doing most of the development tasks yourself is the least expensive process if you have, or are willing to develop, the required skills and knowledge, can seek help from campus resources such as Catalyst , and are affiliated with a department with sufficient resources to support distance learning course development. If not, workin
