This document discusses the need for a new framework to evaluate quality in online courses. It notes that current quality evaluation processes do not account for differences across disciplines and institutions or varying faculty skill levels. The document proposes developing a new framework using a formative research method, including creating sample cases, collecting and analyzing data, and revising the framework. It would aim to provide pedagogical flexibility, support teaching and learning quality, and necessary skills. The framework could offer support for quality in a flexible, evolving way that improves efficiency and reduces burden while using a common language for designers and faculty. It could help increase quality and demonstrate standards on a global scale. The document promotes this new framework called CourseQ.