Facilitation of online facilitators. 
Could you define or point to proven techniques for someone who
provides coaching to online facilitators delivering distance learning
to executives doing MBA's etc.

Hi bb-ga!

You asked for places to learn how to be a online facilitator for
distance learning programs. I have found a few links that seem to be
what you are looking for.

WorldWideLearn.com has a division called "Socrates" that delivers
exactly the kind of course you are looking for. "Courses offered by
Socrates Distance Learning have been created to assist educators in
developing the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective
online facilitators." Their webpage is linked below:
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/socrates/socrates.htm

ASU's website has a guide on "Best Practices" on delivering distance
learning. It includes many tips and techniques that are specifically
targeted to distance learning courses. I have linked it below:
http://asuonline.asu.edu/support/DistanceGuidelines2.htm

Also, the Los Angeles County Department of Education maintains a list
of resources for the online educator. That is available on the
following address:
http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/zhs/sites/wbt.htm

SiteTrainer.com is a discussion forum for online facilitators. It has
numerous forum sections, including trraining tips as well as links to
coaches. It is available at:
http://www.sitetrainer.com/

In addition, Central Missouri State University maintains a list of
email listservs dedicated to the online facilitator. It is available
below:
http://library.cmsu.edu/disted/dis/distedII.html

However, your best bet would be to check out the Google Directory for
the entry Reference -> Education -> Distance Learning -> Online
Teaching and Learning -> Instructor's Resources. I have provided a
link below. This is the category that best fits what you are looking
for.
http://directory.google.com/Top/Reference/Education/Distance_Learning/Online_Teaching_and_Learning/Instructors_Resources/


Search Terms Used

    online facilitators delivering distance learning
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I hope this is what you were looking for. If for any reason you need
some addition clarification (such as additional and/or more specific
links), I would be more than happy to assist you further! =)

Best Regards,
blader-ga