The OEI Course Design Rubric was developed in 2014 by the OEI Professional
Development work group to ensure that all courses offered as part of the initiative promote
student success and meet existing regulatory and accreditation requirements. It has undergone
revisions and updates since then in response to changes in available instructional technology
and feedback from both instructors and reviewers.
Courses that are peer reviewed and aligned to the OEI Course Design Rubric:
have met the CCC’s highest level of design standards to support online student
success and
can be made available for cross enrollment to students at participating colleges.
The Rubric is divided into four sections.
SECTIONS A-C
Section A: Content Presentation
The 14 elements for quality course design in this section address how content is
organized and accessed in the course management system. Key elements include
course navigation, learning objectives, and access to student support information.
Section B: Interaction
The six elements in this section address instructor-initiated and student-initiated
communication. Key elements of quality course design covered in this section include
regular effective contact, both between and among instructors and students.
Sect
ion C: Assessment
The eight elements in this section address the variety and effectiveness of assessments
within the course. Key elements include the alignment of objectives and assessments,
the clarity of instructions for completing activities, and evidence of timely and regular
feedback.
Following a review by a team of trained faculty peer reviewers, each element in Sections A-C
will be marked in one of three ways:
Incomplete:
The element is missing or present to a degree that does not adequately support student
success in online learning.
Aligned:
The element is present and effectively designed to support student success in online
learning.
Additional Exemplary Elements:
This designation recognizes design choices that are aligned and go even further to
enhance the student experience in the online learning environment.