Introduction to OLJ Volume 29, Issue 1

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  • Peter Shea University at Albany, State University of New York

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v29i1.5008

Abstract

This issue of Online Learning presents a diverse collection of research studies exploring innovative teaching strategies, technology integration, faculty and student engagement, and instructional methodologies in online education. These studies offer insights into the evolving landscape of digital learning, contributing valuable findings for educators, instructional designers, and administrators.

Author Biography

Peter Shea, University at Albany, State University of New York

Dr. Peter Shea is a professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York with joint appointments in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice and the Department of Informatics. His research focuses on the development of communities of learners in higher education online environments. Dr. Shea has a long history of publications on the topic of online learning in journals such as Online Learning, Computers and Education, The Internet and Higher Education, IRRODL, and is co-author of the book, The Successful Distance Learning Student. He directs a program of research on online learning that has attracted significant external funding from organizations such as the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the US Department of Education. He is the recipient or co-recipient of four national awards including the EDUCAUSE Award for Systemic Improvement in Teaching and Learning and awards from the Sloan Consortium for online and faculty development programs. He is a Sloan-C Fellow in research on online learning and a member of their board of directors. Prior to joining the University at Albany, he was Director of the SUNY Learning Network, one of the largest online higher education systems in the United States with annual student enrollments of more than 100,000.

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Published

2025-03-01

How to Cite

Shea, P. (2025). Introduction to OLJ Volume 29, Issue 1. Online Learning, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v29i1.5008

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Vol. 29 No. 1 (2025): Online Learning

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Introduction

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