Collaboration In Distance Education

Download or read book Enriching Collaboration and Communication in Online Learning Communities written by Stevenson, Carolyn N. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective communication is essential in every organization, including educational institutions. Often, members of the online community work in isolation. Collaboration across varying disciplines and departments can promote unique professional development activities and create a stronger connection to the entire online community. Enriching Collaboration and Communication in Online Learning Communities is a critical scholarly publication that supports communication and collaboration in online settings by focusing on the ways all members of the educational institution can create community to foster personal and professional growth for all. The book takes an in-depth look at communication strategies and challenges including managing conflict, working effectively in virtual teams, critical thinking, intercultural and cross-cultural communication, and online leadership. It is ideal for faculty, teachers, administrators, principles, curriculum developers, professionals, researchers, and students.