In this module, we defined and created a vision for sustainability within online program development, and we developed a sustainability plan that will ensure the longevity of these programs. Sustainability planning is informed by the program’s ecosystem that we discovered in Module 1, through the strategic visioning in Module 2, and the course development cycle and planning in Module 3. These four modules together provide a comprehensive lens into how to design and develop effective online programs.

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