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Online higher education is on the rise, and experienced instructors can play a pivotal role in supporting this key sector by sharing effective, evidence-based practices and strategies. By mentoring less experienced faculty, they can help ensure that online courses are engaging, accessible, and aligned with high academic standards. Their insights are invaluable for building a strong, adaptable online education environment that meets diverse student needs and fosters academic success. Best Practices and Strategies for Online Instructors: Insights From Higher Education Online Faculty serves as a collection of best practices and strategies as described by online faculty working in higher education. It discusses challenges specific to teaching in the online classroom and actionable steps for integrating best practices. Covering topics such as adult online learners, higher education institutions (HEIs), and virtual environments, this book is an excellent resource for higher education faculty, educators, administrators, policymakers, and more.

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Lori Doyle works as Associate Professor of Education at Concordia University Irvine and serves as Director of the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Programs in Social Emotional Learning, Character, and Ethics and Cognition, Motivation, and Development. She is Subject Matter Expert for multiple courses in both programs and has worked on extensive curriculum development projects for the university. Working as an instructor keeps her mindful of relevant and changing trends in adult education. Lori also serves as the Assistant Director of the Servant Leadership Institute and oversees framework integration and faculty support. Her areas of research interest are adult education, Biblical contexts, leadership, and faculty mental health. Dr. Tanya Tarbutton works at Concordia University Irvine where she serves as the Senior Director of Master of Arts in Education Degree Programs, Educational Administration Practicum Coordinator and Associate Professor of Education. Prior to this Dr. Tarbutton enjoyed her role as Director of MAED, Educational Administration emphasis. She has worked as a supervisor and instructor at several higher education institutions in Southern California, mentoring and supporting new administrators and teachers. Her work expands to include participating on Academic Advisory Boards focused on transformational change, presenting at international conferences and being invited to present at UNESCO’s Commission on the Status of Women Conference. Before switching to higher education, Dr. Tarbutton worked as a site based school administrator, resource teacher and general education teacher. She brings a unique perspective grounded in more than 25 years of career experience.

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