The SAGE Encyclopedia of Online Education

• Author(s): Steven L. Danver,
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Pages: 1408
• ISBN_10: 1483318346
  ISBN_13: 9781483318349
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Education / Reference , Education / Computers & Technology ,

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Online education, both by for-profit institutions and within traditional universities, has seen recent tremendous growth and appeal - but online education has many aspects that are not well understood.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Online Education provides a thorough and engaging reference on all aspects of this field, from the theoretical dimensions of teaching online to the technological aspects of implementing online courses—with a central focus on the effective education of students.

Key topics explored through over 350 entries include:

· Technology used in the online classroom

· Institutions that have contributed to the growth of online education

· Pedagogical basis and strategies of online education

· Effectiveness and assessment

· Different types of online education and best practices

· The changing role of online education in the global education system

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