A Reader In Online Education

Brent Muirhead's investigation into the realm of online education over the past ten years, enhanced by his own firsthand knowledge of the topic, provides a detailed and thorough guide that serves to increase awareness of the need for administrators, teachers, and students alike to think outside the classroom. With a BA, four masters' degrees, and two doctorate degrees, Muirhead's diverse background in education and research makes him a knowledgeable and passionate writer on the topic. This book branches into several aspects of online learning, including: -Effective communication -Personalizing instruction -Mentoring doctoral students -Promoting life-long learning The author uses real-life examples to effectively demonstrate the challenges faced both by teachers and students in making the adjustment from traditional to online learning, and the methods and ideas used to overcome those challenges while still facilitating interactivity and a desire to learn. A Reader In Online Education's analysis and presentation of the current academic discussion of online education gives valuable insight into both sides of the online teacher-student relationship, and the book offers useful and practical skills administrators need in order to effectively train faculty and manage online courses. With informative suggestions and tips for administrators, teachers, and students alike, Muirhead has given us what will prove to be a valuable guide and resource tool for all participants in "this exciting new educational arena."