Free Downloads Culture And Online Learning: Global Perspectives And Research (Online Learning And Distance Education)
Culture plays an overarching role that impacts investment, planning, design, development, delivery, and the learning outcomes of online education. This groundbreaking book remedies a dearth of empirical research on how digital cultures and teaching and learning cultures intersect, and offers grounded theory and practical guidance on how to integrate cultural needs and sensibilities with the innovative opportunities offered by online learning. This book provides a unique analysis of culture in online education from a global perspective, and offers:* An overview of the influences that culture has on teaching, online learning, and technology* Culture-sensitive instructional design strategies and teaching guidelines for online instructors and trainers * Facilitation and support strategies for online learners from different cultures * An overview on issues of design, development, communication, and support from a cross-cultural perspective* An overview of how online education is perceived, planned, implemented, and evaluated differently in various cultural contextsWritten by international experts in the field of online learning, this text constitutes with a comprehensive comparative introduction to the role of culture in online education. It offers essential guidance for practitioners, researchers, instructors, and anyone working with online students from around the world. This text is also appropriate for graduate-level Educational Technology and Comparative and International Learning programs.
Series: Online Learning and Distance Education
Paperback: 222 pages
Publisher: Stylus Publishing (July 9, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1579228550
ISBN-13: 978-1579228552
Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.7 x 9.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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Best Sellers Rank: #843,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #244 in Books > Education & Teaching > Schools & Teaching > Distance & Online Learning #11345 in Books > Education & Teaching > Higher & Continuing Education #22241 in Books > Textbooks > Education
This book, edited by Jung and Gunawardena, provides a comprehensive analysis that effectively blends theory and empirical research with practice for readers needing to better understand how to effectively integrate cultural needs and sensitivities with online learning and technology. Each chapter includes a section on implications, recommendations, and/or conclusions that offer helpful tips and best practices for students and practitioners.An especially positive aspect of the book is that each chapter is thorough yet succinct offering chunks of information that can be easily read and retained. Figures and tables are dispersed throughout the book that enhance the text and help readers visualize and/or identify key concepts and supportive information.Culture and Online Learning is a valuable resource for instructors, professors, trainers, and instructional designers who are developing online instruction and must give careful consideration to understanding culture and its influence on teaching and learning.
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