A research-informed rubric for evaluating and enhancing online and blended course design and delivery.
The OLC Course Review Scorecard is a comprehensive, evidence-based rubric used to evaluate the design, delivery, and overall effectiveness of online and blended courses. With 50 measurable objectives across three key categories, Essential Design, Advanced Design, and Course Delivery, the scorecard provides institutions and instructors with a reliable framework to promote continuous improvement and student-centered learning.
OLC offers expert-led Course Review Services to support your team in reviewing courses and strengthening instructional quality.
Individual course quality is a foundational building block for broader program success.
Courses that are well-designed, inclusive, and instructionally sound create more equitable and engaging experiences for learners. OLC’s Course Review Scorecard supports this by helping institutions assess and elevate the instructional design, accessibility, pedagogical approach, and delivery of their digital courses.
The Course Review Scorecard is used by colleges and universities nationwide to:
Courses that meet exemplary standards may qualify to display the official OLC Exemplary Course badge.
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Quality Scorecard
The Course Review Scorecard is available as a free, open-access tool to support global efforts to improve online and blended learning. Institutions may adopt it as-is or adapt it to their internal quality assurance processes.
The scorecard is available in both English and Spanish. OLC members gain access to additional tools and supports that guide implementation, faculty training, and review readiness, such as:
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Course Review Scorecard Handbook
The Handbook expands upon the Scorecard’s objectives by offering detailed explanations, effective practices, and structured guidance for achieving high-quality courses.
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Signs of Serendipitous Universal Design for Learning in Online Courses
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a well-established framework in K-12 education in the United States, but it has been slow to advance through…
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Course Review Scorecard Peer Reviewer Guide
This resource offers step-by-step guidance, effective practices, and ethical considerations to help reviewers deliver fair, actionable feedback.
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Course Review Scorecard Transition Guide
Whether moving from homegrown rubrics or other established tools, the guide provides practical strategies for aligning teams, mapping existing standards, and managing change effectively.
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