Exploring online learning through the lens of synchronous and asynchronous instructional methods can be beneficial to the online instructor and to the course designer. Understanding the underlying theoretical foundation is essential to justify both types of instructional pedagogies. Learning theory as it applies to online environments encompasses myriad techniques and practices.
Exploring Online Learning Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods is an essential scholarly book that provides relevant and detailed research on the applications of synchronous and asynchronous instructional pedagogies and discusses why they are critical to the design and implementation of contemporary online courses. Featuring an array of topics such as student engagement, adaptive learning, and online instruction, this book is ideal for online instructors, instructional designers, curriculum developers, course designers, academicians, administrators, e-learning professionals, researchers, and students.
Author(s): Cynthia Mary Sistek-Chandler
Series: Advances in Mobile and Distance Learning
Publisher: IGI Global
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 333
City: Hershey
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Book Series
Editorial Advisory Board
Table of Contents
Detailed Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgment
Chapter 1: Asynchronous/Synchronous Learning Chasm
Chapter 2: The Importance of Synchronous Sessions in Online Asynchronous Classes
Chapter 3: Exploring Online Learning Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods
Chapter 4: Trifecta of Student Engagement
Chapter 5: The Importance of Social Presence and Strategies for Incorporating It Into an Online Course
Chapter 6: Using Learning Management Systems to Promote Online Instruction
Chapter 7: Instructional Design and Online Standards
Chapter 8: Process Considerations for the Development and Assessment of Virtual Education Doctorates
Chapter 9: Precision Education
Chapter 10: The Transition of a School Counseling Program
Chapter 11: A Study on the Effectiveness of College English Blended Learning Under MOOCs Philosophy in China
Chapter 12: A Holistic Approach to Integrating ePortfolios as Instructional Methods in Online Programs
Compilation of References
About the Contributors
Index
