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Institutions of higher learning are providing access to free and
low-cost open resources to support students with prior
college-level learning during every step of their educational
journey. This unconventional approach to education removes
traditional barriers to college credit by placing learners in an
open environment, which encourages accessibility to higher
education and fosters independent and critical thinking. By
providing learners with free resources, more learners have the
resources needed to be successful in college. Prior learning
assessment is an excellent way for students to demonstrate the
skills and knowledge gained throughout the course of their lives.
By developing a portfolio of artifacts that support prior learning
outside of the classroom, learners reduce the time and money needed
to complete a degree. Open educational resources, prior learning
assessment, and competency-based learning offer the potential to
provide access to higher education to those who may not have the
opportunity to earn a college degree. As the costs of higher
education continue to rise, these flexible, open approaches to
learning can bridge the equity gap and provide more opportunity to
earn a college degree. Enhancing Higher Education Accessibility
Through Open Education and Prior Learning provides a comprehensive
resource book on open resources and prior learning in order to
provide access and equity to higher education. The chapters pull
together resources and case studies that exemplify alternative
means to higher education. Highlighted topics within this book
include remote e-learning, online fundraising, smart learning and
assessments, effective learning, and faculty mentorship. This book
is essential for curriculum designers; administrators;
policymakers; government executives; professors and instructors in
higher education; students; researchers in adult education,
competency-based education, social justice, and open educational
resources; and practitioners interested in open educational
resources and accessibility in higher education.
Members of today s online educational settings are often isolated
which can prohibit the sharing of ideas and best practices among
individuals working and learning as a collective group. Promoting
collaboration across various disciplines and departments fosters
professional development activities, as well as creates strong
connections to the entire online community. Building Online
Communities in Higher Education Institutions: Creating
Collaborative Experience cultivates knowledge on topics pertaining
to the improvement of communication and collaboration in online
learning communities. Advancing the current scope of research in
this field, this book is designed for use by faculty, students,
researchers, practitioners, and college administrators interested
in strengthening communication and collaboration in virtual
settings."
The rising cost of tuition, increasing competition, and mounting
student loan debt has caused educational leaders to rethink degree
programs and resources for learners. As such, open educational
resources, prior learning assessment, open degree plans, and
competency-based learning have gained popularity in the field of
higher education. Enhancing Education Through Open Degree Programs
and Prior Learning Assessment is a critical scholarly resource that
examines teaching and learning materials that learners may freely
use and reuse without charge. Featuring coverage on a broad range
of topics such as open educational resources, prior learning
assessment, and competency-based learning, this book is geared
towards educations, professionals, school administrators,
researchers, academicians, librarians, and students seeking current
research on equity and access to higher education for all learners
across the globe.
The evolving nature of the professional world has presented
individuals with new challenges in navigating the intricacies of
professionalism. The integration of technology, the emphasis on
diversity and inclusion, and the prevalence of virtual
communication have made it increasingly complex to project
professionalism effectively. Academic scholars, students, and
working professionals alike are struggling to adapt their
communication and collaboration skills to meet the demands of
diverse work environments. Policies, Protocols, and Standards for
Professionalism in a Diverse Work Environment is a comprehensive
solution designed to address the challenges professionals face in
today's dynamic workplace. Authored by esteemed academic scholars,
this book offers practical guidance and insightful strategies for
enhancing communication, building personal brands, making ethical
decisions, and fostering collaboration. It equips readers with the
necessary tools to excel in their professional interactions,
regardless of whether they take place in virtual or face-to-face
settings. Academic scholars, faculty members, researchers, and
students will find immense value in Policies, Protocols, and
Standards for Professionalism in a Diverse Work Environment . It
goes beyond theoretical discussions and provides actionable advice
that can be immediately implemented. Whether entering the workforce
or seeking to enhance professional acumen, readers will gain the
skills needed to navigate the complexities of modern workplaces,
project professionalism, and thrive in diverse environments. This
book serves as an indispensable resource for those seeking to excel
in their professional journeys.
Global climate change will alter the environmental forces of today
and increasingly affect weather patterns, rises in temperature, and
government policies for decades to come. To provide future
generations with the knowledge and resources needed to develop
solutions for these ongoing issues, current shortcomings in
environmental education need to be addressed. Building
Sustainability Through Environmental Education is a collection of
innovative research on methods and applications for creating
comprehensive environmental education programs that support
sustainability practices and instruct students on a variety of
topics including water resource management, disaster risks and
mitigation, and issues surrounding climate change. Targeting an
audience of educators, conservationists, instructional designers,
administrators, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and
students, this publications provides practical applications and
examples of integrating best environmental sustainability practices
into education.
Institutions of higher learning are providing access to free and
low-cost open resources to support students with prior
college-level learning during every step of their educational
journey. This unconventional approach to education removes
traditional barriers to college credit by placing learners in an
open environment, which encourages accessibility to higher
education and fosters independent and critical thinking. By
providing learners with free resources, more learners have the
resources needed to be successful in college. Prior learning
assessment is an excellent way for students to demonstrate the
skills and knowledge gained throughout the course of their lives.
By developing a portfolio of artifacts that support prior learning
outside of the classroom, learners reduce the time and money needed
to complete a degree. Open educational resources, prior learning
assessment, and competency-based learning offer the potential to
provide access to higher education to those who may not have the
opportunity to earn a college degree. As the costs of higher
education continue to rise, these flexible, open approaches to
learning can bridge the equity gap and provide more opportunity to
earn a college degree. Enhancing Higher Education Accessibility
Through Open Education and Prior Learning provides a comprehensive
resource book on open resources and prior learning in order to
provide access and equity to higher education. The chapters pull
together resources and case studies that exemplify alternative
means to higher education. Highlighted topics within this book
include remote e-learning, online fundraising, smart learning and
assessments, effective learning, and faculty mentorship. This book
is essential for curriculum designers; administrators;
policymakers; government executives; professors and instructors in
higher education; students; researchers in adult education,
competency-based education, social justice, and open educational
resources; and practitioners interested in open educational
resources and accessibility in higher education.
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.
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.
Global climate change will alter the environmental forces of today
and increasingly affect weather patterns, rises in temperature, and
government policies for decades to come. To provide future
generations with the knowledge and resources needed to develop
solutions for these ongoing issues, current shortcomings in
environmental education need to be addressed. Building
Sustainability Through Environmental Education is a collection of
innovative research on methods and applications for creating
comprehensive environmental education programs that support
sustainability practices and instruct students on a variety of
topics including water resource management, disaster risks and
mitigation, and issues surrounding climate change. Targeting an
audience of educators, conservationists, instructional designers,
administrators, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and
students, this publications provides practical applications and
examples of integrating best environmental sustainability practices
into education.
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