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The Handbook of Online Learning is a comprehensive reference text for teachers and administrators of online courses and programs. It presents a discussion of the conceptual and theoretical foundations of online learning along with an exploration of practical implementation strategies. New and Ongoing Features: Emphasizes interactive teaching/learning strategies-challenging readers to think differently about pedagogy. Provides a strong theoretical base before discussing applications: Part I first presents the changing philosophies and theories of learning, while Part II covers implementation or the practice of online learning. Offers several chapters that deal with the issues related to the growing corporate online learning environment. Includes twelve NEW articles on the latest issues such as psychology of online learning, training faculty, digital libraries, ethical dimensions in online learning, legal issues, course management systems and evolving technologies. Key articles retained from current edition are revised and updated to reflect current trends and changes in the field.