Developing online courses in nursing education

Addresses importance of new technology and changing structures of online learning This authoritative text shows nurse educators and students how to teach in the online environment, using best practices and the latest technology. The fourth edition discusses the importance of lifelong learning and the relationship to flexible online learning environments, which are changing the dynamics of education. This valuable resource provides updated strategies for organizing and disseminating course content and examines such topics as MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses), certificates, badges, and stackable degrees. The fourth edition also provides the latest evidence-based research examining student-teacher interactions, course management, web-based resources, and best practices. Chapters include real world examples and applications of these concepts.--Provided by publisher.

Preceded by Developing online learning environments in nursing education / Carol A. O'Neil, Cheryl A. Fisher, Matthew J. Rietschel. 3rd ed. c2014.

Introduction to teaching and learning in online environments / Carol A. O'Neil -- The impact of new directions in teaching and learning / Carol A. O'Neil, Cheryl A. Fisher -- Reflections on pedagogy in online instruction / William A. Sadera, Kathleen A. Gould -- Flexible learning environments / Shannon Tucker, Matthew J. Rietschel -- Guiding structures for new learning environments / Carol A. O'Neil, Cheryl A. Fisher -- Reconceptualizing the online learning environment / Carol A. O'Neil -- Practical applications of academic online learning environments / Kathleen M. Buckley -- Practical applications to professional online learning environments / Susan Bindon -- Theoretical applications of continuing education / William A. Sadera, Kathleen A. Gould -- Technical considerations to support learning environments / Matthew J. Rietschel -- Course management methods / Cheryl A. Fisher -- Assessment and evaluation of online learning / Carol A. O'Neil, Cheryl A. Fisher -- The changing role of the nurse educator / Carol A. O'Neil, Cheryl A. Fisher.