Developing Innovation in Online Learning: an Action Research Framework Maggie McPhirson and Miguel Baptista Nunes Action research has become a valued research and educational development technique - an innovative approach through which a group of participants engage in self-reflection to improve practices. Developing Innovation in Online Learning introduces action research as a method of developing e-learning modules and courses. The book covers both the theory and practice of applying action research principles to develop online learning. The material is grounded in the experiences of practitioners and features practical advice, case studies, models for implementation, a design framework and e-tutoring strategies. The four 'building blocks' of e-learning covered are: • The organizational context • The pedagogic model • The educational setting • The evaluation process This book will be an essential resource for education managers, course developers and educational researchers. Maggie McPherson is Programme Coordinator of the distance education programme MA in IT management in the Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield, UK. Dr. Miguel Baptista Nunes is Lecturer in Information management in the same department. Both have published widely in the field.