Online Education Policy and Practice

The Past, Present, and Future of the Digital University

By Anthony G. Picciano | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Online Education Policy and Practice examines the past, present, and future of networked learning environments and the changing role of faculty within them. As digital technologies in higher education increasingly enable blended classrooms, collaborative assignments, and wider student access, an understanding of the creation and ongoing developments of these platforms is needed more than ever. By investigating the history of online education, the rise and critique of MOOCs, the mainstreaming of social media, mobile devices, gaming in instruction, and more, this expansive book outlines a variety of potential scenarios likely to become realities in higher education over the next decade.

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ISBN 9781317372813
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ISBN 9781317372820

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Online Education Policy and Practice examines the past, present, and future of networked learning environments and the changing role of faculty within them. As digital technologies in higher education increasingly enable blended classrooms, collaborative assignments, and wider student access, an understanding of the creation and ongoing developments of these platforms is needed more than ever. By investigating the history of online education, the rise and critique of MOOCs, the mainstreaming of social media, mobile devices, gaming in instruction, and more, this expansive book outlines a variety of potential scenarios likely to become realities in higher education over the next decade.

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What is Online Education Policy and Practice about?

Online Education Policy and Practice examines the past, present, and future of networked learning environments and the changing role of faculty within them. As digital technologies in higher education increasingly enable blended classrooms, collaborative assignments, and wider student access, an understanding of the creation and ongoing developments of these platforms is needed more than ever. By investigating the history of online education, the rise and critique of MOOCs, the mainstreaming of social media, mobile devices, gaming in instruction, and more, this expansive book outlines a variety of potential scenarios likely to become realities in higher education over the next decade.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Online Education Policy and Practice?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Open learning, distance education

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Online Education Policy and Practice?

Anthony G. Picciano

Who is the Publisher of the book Online Education Policy and Practice?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Online Education Policy and Practice is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317372813) and pdf(ISBN 9781317372820)