Effective Learning Environments in Higher Education Online Settings

<p class=ql-align-justify>Effective online teaching is a well-documented topic however this book is different because it specifically addresses the effective and affective pedagogy and learning. It provides methods for building a strong and meaningful online environment that builds community relationships and establishes the social presence of each individual learner. This book provides a different perspective as it is written by experienced faculty members in higher education all of whom have been teaching online for a decade or more. It also addresses the how and why establishing social presence as a necessity for effective online learning. </p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>This book addresses the Why? in the need for understanding contemporary approaches for exemplar online teaching with the establishment of social presence. With an increase in online learning there is a shift in how current teaching practices are impacted and what is important to student learning in this change. This book describes the importance of strong andragogical practices in online teaching: rigor teacher and learner mindset and the importance of constructing social presence.</p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p><em>Effective Learning Environments in Higher Education Online Settings: Establishing Social Presence </em>provides pedagogical tools for enhancing the online learning experience. A relevant guide for constructing and teaching virtual/distance/elearning/online/hybrid/blended courses faculty instructional designers professional development leaders and administrators will find this book a practical and valuable resource for building community and establishing social presence in authentic ways. </p>