Chapter 1. Making instruction work for adult learners -- Chapter 2. Teaching the adult learner: building trust and motivation -- Chapter 3. Arts integration techniques in the adult learning environment -- Chapter 4. Putting paint to canvas: artful teaching strategies for teachers of adult learners -- Chapter 5. Effective teaching strategies to connect with the adult learners' worldview -- Chapter 6. Theories and practice of humor for adult instruction -- Chapter 7. Effective online learning for adults: Ragan's principles applied -- Chapter 8. Professional learning communities and adult learning and teaching: best practices in building a community of learners -- Chapter 9. Application of digital technologies, multimedia, and brain-based strategies: nurturing adult education and lifelong learning -- Chapter 10. Adult learners: standards for teacher effectiveness and conditions for optimal learning -- Chapter 11. Assessment of learning in higher education -- Chapter 12. Creating connections: competency-based degree programs and undergraduate capstone courses for adult learners.