Nineteen American academics contribute ten chapters which describe real-life experiences in distance learning, provide practical advice on how to set up effective distance education, and point out concerns and cautions to be aware of when working with this method of education. The text includes disc

Applicable at every academic level and in any subject, the text offers practical guidelines that are based on effective, current theories, and the extensive online teaching experience of the author. The book details 21 effective designs with guidelines, strategies, examples, and tips to assist readers in designing their own Online Collaborative Learning Community regardless of grade level, or delivery system (online, face-to-face, or mixed).<;