Online and Social Networking Communities

This professional guide for educational practitioners and trainers explores online learning from both the student's and educator's perspective, helping instructors develop a critical approach and become confident and thoughtful online educators.

Karen Kear is a Senior Lecturer in the Communication and Systems Department, Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology, The Open University, UK.

1. Introduction 2. Theories of learning in online communities 3. Tools for online learning communities 4. Benefits and problems of online learning communities 5. Too much information 6. Feeling connected 7. In real time 8. Assessment for learning in online communities 9. Supporting online learning communities