Best Practices and Strategies for Online Instructors: Insights From Higher Education Online Faculty

Book excerpt: Online higher education is on the rise, and experienced instructors can play a pivotal role in supporting this key sector by sharing effective, evidence-based practices and strategies. By mentoring less experienced faculty, they can help ensure that online courses are engaging, accessible, and aligned with high academic standards. Their insights are invaluable for building a strong, adaptable online education environment that meets diverse student needs and fosters academic success. Best Practices and Strategies for Online Instructors: Insights From Higher Education Online Faculty serves as a collection of best practices and strategies as described by online faculty working in higher education. It discusses challenges specific to teaching in the online classroom and actionable steps for integrating best practices. Covering topics such as adult online learners, higher education institutions (HEIs), and virtual environments, this book is an excellent resource for higher education faculty, educators, administrators, policymakers, and more.