These resources start with a general overview of the concept of course facilitation. Then there are resources about the concept of what makes for a good conversation and better communication. Then of course, some specific resources for asynchronous events, specifically discussions/forums, wikis...

 

Effective Online Facilitation

http://pre2005.flexiblelearning.net.au/guides/facilitation.html

 

The Art of Hosting Good Conversations Online

http://www.emoderators.com/moderators/artonlinehost.html

 

The Art of Dialogue: Better Communication in Business and In Life

http://web.mit.edu/giving/spectrum/winter01/art-of-dialogue.html

 

The Art of Dialogue

http://www.ullerymanagement.com/art_of_dialogue.htm

 

The Power of Dialogue

http://informl.com/?p=555

 

If You Build It, They Will Come: Building Learning Communities Through Threaded Discussions

http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/spring51/edelstein51.html

 

Managing Online Discussions (note: this could be considered a type of educational module)

http://www.edtech.neu.edu/learn_new_skills/learn_technical/workshopmaterials/managing_online_discussions/overview/

 

Facilitating Online Learning: Effective Strategies for Moderators (takes you to Amazon)

 

Discussion Based Online Teaching To Enhance Student Learning (takes you to Amazon)

 

Uses and Potentials of Wikis in the Classroom.pdf

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