Quality Matters (QM) — the nonprofit organization recognized as the gold standard for quality assurance practices in online learning — is featured in a recent installment of the “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” documentary series. This segment reports on the drastic shift in digital learning environments since the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for robust quality assurance programs to support student success in online education. As demand for online learning continues to increase, institutions must rise to the challenge with programs purpose-built for the digital environment, backed by rigorous quality standards and third-party review. QM supports institutions — and their leaders, faculty and staff — with research-supported course design standards, unbiased third-party course review processes, professional development, and strategic leadership consulting.
QM’s research-supported course design standards and third-party review processes are spotlighted, along with insights from education experts: Eddie Andreo, MBA, Sr. Learning Experience Designer, Johnson Controls; M.J. Bishop, EdD. Vice President for Integrative Learning Design, University of Maryland Global Campus; Bethany Simunich, PhD, VP of Innovation & Research, Quality Matters; and Racheal Brooks, PhD, Director of Quality Assurance Implementation Solutions, Quality Matters.
“Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” is a Telly award-winning documentary series dedicated to educating and enlightening viewers about the topics that help shape industry, society, and the world at large. Hosted by Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid, the program is distributed to nationwide public television stations. The episode featuring QM will air on public television channels nationwide in the fall and winter of 2024, and is also available on the program’s website.
About Quality Matters
Grounded in research. Driven by best practices. A community that puts learners first. Quality Matters (QM) is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It provides a scalable quality assurance system for online and blended learning used within and across organizations. When you see QM Recognition and Certification Marks on courses or programs, it means they have met QM Course Design Standards or QM Program Review Criteria in a rigorous review process.
