Publisher's Synopsis
Online education in nursing is an exciting, rapidly changing field. Keeping pace with these changes, this new edition includes everything an educator needs to know about developing an online learning environment. The book provides practical guidelines on using the Web to teach student nurses, train or retrain nurses, and certify competencies and skills.
This updated edition also includes cutting-edge research on clinical education and training, consumer education, and blended learning, which integrates classroom and online teaching methods. Also included are current online resources, links, and references.
Key Features:
- Provides guidelines on translating courses from the classroom to the online environment
- Includes three new chapters on Web-based learning theories and teaching with technology
- Guides instructors on how to build a community in an online environment
- Includes practical guidelines for student assessment and evaluation in online education
As the most comprehensive and thorough guidebook on online nursing education, this book is an essential resource for nursing instructors looking to expand their knowledge of the Web, technology, and the online nursing environment."
