LOUISVILLE, KY--(Marketwire - Oct 16, 2012) - Online students are playing a significant role in higher education, with 13.5 percent of college students enrolled in a fully online degree program. But according to a new report, Best Practices in Online Faculty Development, teaching online poses different challenges than face-to-face instruction.

"Most faculty members are most comfortable with the interaction that comes from traditional teaching," said Dr. David Clinefelter, Chief Academic Officer of Learning House and author of the report. "But the skills for teaching online can be developed if institutions ensure they have practices and a culture in place to support and develop online faculty."

When developing a plan for online faculty success, institutions should consider:

"Regardless of delivery method, the faculty member is still the key ingredient for an effective class and meaningful student experience," said Dr. Clinefelter. "Giving online faculty members the tools to succeed is really giving students the tools they need to make the most of their educational experience."

To download the full version of this report, please visit http://www.learninghouse.com/facultydevelopment.

The Learning House, Inc. is an online education solutions partner that helps colleges and universities develop and grow high-quality online degree programs and courses. Partnering with more than 100 colleges and universities, Learning House offers a business model that enables institutions to achieve their online education goals efficiently and affordably. Learning House provides a comprehensive solution to success, including curriculum development and management, faculty training and professional development, marketing and lead generation, admissions and enrollment management, student retention, 24/7 technical support, learning management systems, and management and consultation.

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Learning House Publishes Report on Developing Online Faculty at Higher Education Institutions