The article detailed expounds the meaning and type of independent learning courseware, and the learning theory and the design theory of independent learning courseware, based on the research of the characteristics and the mode of independent learning, and combining the learners' learning styles. Independent learning courseware solves the practical problems of that the courseware should meet the learners’ character through the learning theory, the principle of design, the method of design and the steps of design.
This paper intended to make some practical application and discuss in the field, then develop a multimedia courseware for learners to independently learn the course of distance education.
The paper summarizes the features of courseware in the independent learning mode by analyzing the independent learning mode. Put forward the structure of courseware in the independent learning mode, and discuss the courseware in the independent learning mode on the design of teaching, design of structure and so on.