Online instruction is rapidly expanding the way professors think about and plan instruction. In addition, online instructional practices are expanding and changing as new tools and strategies are adopted. It is imperative that programs and institutions of higher education explore increased online options that align with best practices to develop effective and engaging online courses.

The Handbook of Research on Developing Engaging Online Courses is an essential research publication that provides multiple perspectives on improving student engagement and success in online courses. This book includes topics focused on the online learner, online course content, and effective online instruction. The content contained within the title is ideal for curriculum developers, instructional designers, IT consultants, deans, chairs, teachers, administrators, academicians, researchers, and students.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Assessment
Classroom Environments
Collaboration
Course Design
Instructional Strategies
Online learning
Pedagogy
Professional Development
Self-Regulated Learning
Student engagement

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Editor/Author Biographies

Amy Wooten Thornburg is the Associate Dean of and Professor in the Cato School of Education at Queens University of Charlotte. She is also the Coordinator of the Elementary Education Program and oversees Assessment and Accreditation. Dr. Thornburg’s areas of expertise include literacy instruction, student motivation, working with at-risk students, beginning teacher success, professional development, and teacher retention.

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