"This book is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the implementation of instructional strategies, tools, and innovations in online learning environments. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as social constructivism, collaborative learning and projects, and virtual worlds"-- Provided by publisher.

Use of social media in online learning: use of social media in online education / Agah Korucu, Handan Atun -- The impact of role assignment on cognitive presence in asynchronous online discussion / Larisa Olesova, Jieun Lim -- Promoting learner interaction & personalized learning experiences with a Google+ social media model : how to replace the traditional discussion forum / JoAnne Scott -- Online professional development in academic service-learning : promoting community engagement in public education / Geraldine Stirtz -- Multimodal interactive tools for online discussions and assessment / Enilda Romero-Hall, Cristiane Rocha Vicentini -- Instructor presence / Beth Oyarzun, Sheri Conklin, Daisyane Barreto -- Developing a pedagogical framework for simulated practice learning : how to improve simulated training of social workers who interact with vulnerable people / Nikolina Tsvetkova, Albena Antonova, Plama Hristova -- Developing teaching presence in online learning through shared stakeholder responsibility / Carol Johnson, Noha Altowairiki -- A case study of peer assessment in a composition MOOC : students' perceptions and peer-grading scores versus instructor-grading scores / Lan Vu -- A journey through the development of online environments : putting UDL theory into practice / Christopher Ostrowski, Jennifer Lock, S. Laurie Hill, Luciano da Rosa dos Santos, Noha Altowairiki, Carol Johnson -- Computer simulation in higher education : affordances, opportunities, and outcomes / Yufeng Qian -- A review of literature and a model for scaffolding asynchronous student-student interaction in online discussion forums / Kristin Koskey, Susan Kushner Benson -- Best teaching and technology practices for the hybrid flipped college classroom / Lori Ogden, Neal Shambaugh -- Creating inclusive online learning environments that build community and enhance learning / Morris Thomas, Rachelle Harris, Arlene King-Berry -- Common scenario for an efficient use of online learning : some guidelines for pedagogical digital device development / Walter Nuninger -- Electronic learning : theory and applications / Kijpokin Kasemsap -- European Dialogue Project : collaborating to improve on the quality of learning environments / Franca Poppi, Regina Brautlacht Arlene King-Berry -- Common scenario for an efficient use of online learning : some guidelines for pedagogical digital device development / Walter Nuninger -- Electronic learning : theory and applications / Kijpokin Kasemsap -- European Dialogue Project : collaborating to improve on the quality of learning environments / Franca Poppi, Regina Brautlacht, Maria Martins, Csilla Ducrocq -- Evaluation methods for e-learning applications in terms of user satisfaction and interface usability / Nouzha Harrati, Imed Bouchrika, Zohra Mahfouf, Ammar Ladjailia -- Improve the flipped classroom with universal design for learning / Thomas Tobin, Barbi Honeycutt.