The Handbook of Online Learning is a comprehensive reference text for teachers and administrators of online courses and programmes. It presents a discussion of the conceptual and theoretical foundations of online learning along with an exploration of practical implementation strategies.Key Features- It is the most comprehensive reference text available for teachers and administrators of online courses and programs- Emphasis on interactive teaching//learning strategies â?? challenging people to think differently about pedagogy- Provides a strong theoretical base before discussing applications- Part I first presents the changing philosophies and theories of learning- Part II covers implementation or the practice of online learning- Several chapters deal with the issues related to the growing corporate online learning environmentNew to This Edition- Twelve new articles on the latest issues including topics such as psychology of online learning, training faculty, digital libraries, ethical dimensions in online learning, legal issues, course management systems and evolving technologies- Ten key articles retained from current edition are revised and updated to reflect current trends and changes in the field- Companion website with pertinent links and related information for each chapter- All contributors to the first edition were from the Fielding Institute; the second edition reaches beyond to scholars from other institutions for a more diverse collectionPraise for the First Edition"The Fielding Institute authors apply an impressive wealth of organizational management theory and experience in their analyses of computer-mediated teaching and learning. The result is an enjoyable-to-read, fresh and lively book, delivering an abundance of ideas about how to establish a supportive learning environment, design a well structured course and manage electronically mediated dialog, -- in other words, how to successfully facilitate learning in the new context of on-line distance