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The ROC Ministry of Education established an accreditation mechanism in 2005 and encouraged the launch of E-Learning master programs for students in full-time employment in 2006. As E-Learning is basically learning that is facilitated and supported by information and communications technology, it is a new way of learning not only changing the relationship between of teachers and students; but also changing the nature of education. Because E-Learning is different from classroom learning and it needs new instructional design. The article mainly studies E-Learning courses instructional design and the objectives of the study are to explore E-Learning course instructional design theory and pedagogy. Also, development of Library and Information Science digital curriculum applying theory to the design and implementation of Library and Information Science E-Learning courses. The case study method was used in the study with one case of “Information, ganization and Access” E-Learning course of NCCU Library and formation Studies E-Learning Master’s Program. The study followed the Pedagogical Design Model proposed by Dr. Dabbagh showing the E-Learning pedagogical model framework by the interaction of pedagogical models, instructional strategies, and learning technology. The study shows that the NCCU has contributed a lot to provide graduate students a new way to learn E-Learning, information literacy and LIS new knowledge and skills. Effective E-Learning instructional design shown in the study were learners centeredness and good student-teacher interaction. Two effective pedagogies for E-Learning courses were manipulated including constructivist learning and project-based learning in accordance with four effective instructional strategies.
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