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Klappentext This volume highlights existing issues in online courses and programs and provides strategies for addressing them as the demand for online education continues to grow. Zusammenfassung This volume highlights existing issues in online courses and programs and provides strategies for addressing them as the demand for online education continues to grow. Inhaltsverzeichnis EDITOR'S NOTES ( Regina L. Garza Mitchell). 1. Online Education in Community Colleges (Brent Cejda) The author discusses existing issues in online education at community colleges. 2. Planning for Online Courses at Rural Community Colleges (Jay Leist! Jon Travis) This chapter examines the value of online instruction and the importance of planning for online education at rural community colleges. 3. Administrative Challenges and Rewards of Online Learning in a Rural Community College: Refl ections of a Distance Education Administrator (Gwladys A. Austin) The vice president of a growing midsized community college describes the changes experienced while growing an online education program. 4. The Trials and Accomplishments of an Online Adjunct Faculty Member (Jeffrey Hoyle) An online adjunct faculty member describes his journey to success in the online environment. 5. Essential Tasks and Skills for Online Community College Faculty (Vernon C. Smith) This chapter explores the skill sets necessary for online faculty and the transformation of the faculty role. 6. Web 2.0 and Emerging Technologies in Online Learning (Veronica Diaz) This chapter addresses opportunities and challenges that colleges face as they incorporate new technologies. 7. Potential of Social Networking Sites for Distance Education Student Engagement (Jaime Lester! Michael Perini) This chapter explores the potential of social networking sites for increasing student engagement. 8. Online Student Services at the Community College (Anne M. Hornak! Kayeri Akweks! Madeline Jeffs) This chapter explores the challenges and changes in adopting online student services. 9. Approaching Common Ground: Defi ning Quality in Online Education (Regina L. Garza Mitchell) This chapter discusses the notion of quality in online education and offers recommendations for defi ning it. 10. Teaching the World to Sing: Planning for the Future of Online Learning (Albert L. Lorenzo) This chapter describes lessons learned as distance education developed and suggests elements for consideration in planning for the future. INDEX. ...
