Social Presence in Online Learning: Multiple Perspectives on Practice and Research

Published in Association with 2020 AECT Division of Distance Learning Book AwardSocial presence continues to emerge as a key factor for successful online and blended learning experiences. It is commonly described as the degree to which online participants feel connected to one another. Understanding social presence-with its critical connections to community-building, retention, and learning outcomes-allows faculty and instructional designers to better support and engage students. This volum...