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Access on-demand professional development resources from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and Quality Matters (QM), experts in the field of distance and online education. Advance quality online instruction at IOWA through our sponsored institutional memberships. 

QM

Quality Matters

Discover thoroughly researched best practices for online teaching and learning! Sign up for a sponsored account and subscribe to QM news updates. *Please select "University of Iowa Division of Continuing Education" when creating your account.

Step 1: Create QM Account Step 2: QM News Sign-up

QM Additional Resources

Level-up with QM | Review course design foundations

Browse leading research and receive discounted pricing on QM professional development opportunities:

  • QM Research Library
  • Online Workshops
  • Higher Ed. Teaching Online Certificate

Join the conversation at QM | Enhance your teaching and research portfolio

Present your work nationally. Apply for awards or nominate colleagues. Review the QM Course Design Rubric Standards to advance the quality of your online course and consider applying for QM course certification.

  • QM Connect Conference
  • QM Research Conference
  • QM Quality in Action Conference
  • QM Awards
  • QM Research
  • QM 7th Edition Higher Education Rubric

OLC

Online Learning Consortium

Hear from higher education leaders and innovators about current trends in digital teaching and learning. Sign up for an account and click subscribe to hear about upcoming webinars, articles, and research.

Step 1: Create Account Step 2: OLC News Sign-up

OLC List

Level-up with OLC | Explore teaching and learning trends

Stay up-to-date on important developments in higher education with OLC publications. Advance your skills with online workshops and certificate programs. 

  • OLC Guides and Reports
  • Self-paced Workshops
  • OLC Mastery Series

Join the conversation at OLC | Drive innovation in online learning

Discover emerging trends in online learning at national conferences and a premier leadership institute. Browse issues from a leading journal. Evaluate your online program with quality scorecards. Apply for recognition of excellence of your achievements.

  • OLC Innovate Conference
  • OLC Accelerate Conference
  • Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning
  • Online Learning Journal
  • OLC Quality Scorecards - Program-level Reviews
  • OLC Awards of Excellence