Handbook of Research on Developing Engaging Online Courses (Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design (AETID)) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1799821323 ISBN 13: 9781799821328

Publisher: Business Science Reference, 2020

Synopsis

Online instruction is rapidly expanding the way professors think about and plan instruction. In addition, online instructional practices are expanding and changing as new tools and strategies are adopted. It is imperative that programs and institutions of higher education explore increased online options that align with best practices to develop effective and engaging online courses. The Handbook of Research on Developing Engaging Online Courses is an essential research publication that provides multiple perspectives on improving student engagement and success in online courses. This book includes topics focused on the online learner, online course content, and effective online instruction. The content contained within the title is ideal for curriculum developers, instructional designers, IT consultants, deans, chairs, teachers, administrators, academicians, researchers, and students.

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About the Authors

Amy Wooten Thornburg is the Associate Dean of and Professor in the Cato School of Education at Queens University of Charlotte. She is also the Coordinator of the Elementary Education Program and oversees Assessment and Accreditation. Dr. Thornburg’s areas of expertise include literacy instruction, student motivation, working with at-risk students, beginning teacher success, professional development, and teacher retention.

Dixie F. Abernathy is Associate Professor of Education at Queens University of Charlotte and Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program in the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education. A 36-year veteran educator, Dr. Abernathy has served as a classroom teacher, an assistant principal at both the elementary and secondary levels, a principal at both the elementary and secondary levels, and as Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Secondary Schools for the ninth largest school system in North Carolina. During the 1992 school year, Dr. Abernathy was recognized as the North Carolina Teacher of the Year. Dr. Abernathy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Wake Forest University, a Master of Arts in School Administration from Winthrop University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Carolina University. Her research interests include academic freedom and student rights, school violence prevention, school leadership efficacy, and student engagement in online learning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Business Science Reference
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1799821323
• ISBN 13: 9781799821328
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 464
• Editor: Thornburg Amy W., Abernathy Dixie F., Ceglie Robert J.