Open Learning, Online and Distance Education Books

The Quarterly Review of Distance Education is a rigorously refereed journal publishing articles, research briefs, reviews, and editorials dealing with the theories, research, and practices of distance education. The Quarterly Review publishes articles...

A volume in Perspectives in Instructional Technology and Distance EducationSeries Editors: Charles Schlosser and Michael SimonsonNova Southeastern UniversityAs the title indicates, this book highlights the shifting and emergent features that represent...

Teachers' active online participation and engagement with students are critical factors to the success of online courses. Essentials of Online Teaching is a standards-based, straightforward guide to teaching online in higher education, high school...

Designing Effective Digital Badges is a hands-on guide to the principles, implementation, and assessment of digital badging systems. Informed by the fundamental concepts and research-based characteristics of effective badge design, this book uses...

Distance Learning is for leaders, practitioners, and decision makers in the fields of distance learning, e'learning,telecommunications, and related areas. It is a professional journal with applicable information for those involvedwith providing...

Distance Learning is for leaders, practitioners, and decision makers in the fields of distance learning, e-learning, telecommunications, and related areas. It is a professional journal with applicable information for those involved with providing...

 The Quarterly Review of Distance Education is a rigorously refereed journal publishing articles, research briefs, reviews, and editorials dealing with the theories, research, and practices of distance education. The Quarterly Review publishes...

As web-enabled mobile technologies become increasingly integrated into formal learning environments, the fields of education and ICT (information and communication technology) are merging to create a new kind of classroom: CrossActionSpaces. Grounding...

As new digital forms of formal and informal learning proliferate, there is an increasing need to better understand how people in different regions of the world are implementing massive open online courses (MOOCs) and other forms of open educational...

Thinking Collaboratively is a theoretical and practical guide to thinking and learning in deep and meaningful ways within purposeful communities of inquiry. Critical thinking has long been recognized as an important educational goal but, until now, has...

It is a non fictional book. It contains fifty fictions. The fictions deal with different scientific, mythology, biology, Indian and world historical incidents that brought direct impact to our society. Any men and women who deals with the society will...

Online teaching can be a wonderful way to share what you know about writing with other authors and to inspire more writing of your own. Ever wondered how to break into online teaching? Wonder no more!Whether you're just getting started on your teaching...

Today, there is a reform in education around the world. The new and advanced technologies brought to our lives by the 21st century and frequently used in our daily lives are now being used for education. They start to come up with different practices in...

'Global Perspectives on Online Education During a Time of Emergency' presents viewpoints on the unprecedented shift to online education as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to broaden and deepen readers' understanding of studies that could...

Online higher education is on the rise, and experienced instructors can play a pivotal role in supporting this key sector by sharing effective, evidence-based practices and strategies. By mentoring less experienced faculty, they can help ensure that...

With the rapid development of Web-based learning, a new set of learning - vironments including virtual classrooms, virtual laboratories and virtual u- versities are being developed. These new learning environments, however,...

This book highlights, defines and interrogates definitions of inclusion. It focuses on moving conversation about inclusive online education away from individual accommodations for which students must qualify, to models where learning experiences are...

 In chapter one, I shall give reasons to explain why education quality and education productivity and online education method have close relationship.  I shall indicate what are developed countries and developing countries whose traditional...

Navigating the complexities of the metaverse presents a significant challenge in the rapidly evolving landscapes of business and education. As enterprises seek innovative ways to engage customers in virtual environments and educators explore new avenues...

In the evolving educational environment, the search for engaging and effective learning experiences has led to the research and implementation of the latest technologies. Among them, virtual reality (VR) stands out as a transformative tool that promises...

In traditional educational settings, teachers often need help engaging students, adapting to diverse learning styles, and keeping pace with technological advancements, which can lead to disengagement, limited learning outcomes, and a lack of preparation...

Teaching and learning are core endeavors in human society, to advance industries, disciplines, technologies, arts, and so much more. Learning is a lifelong practice for many that not only advances the learner, but whole sub-populations and populations...

As personal computing devices transition from traditional computers to contemporary mobile platforms, a global revolution in technology-based learning is underway. In the context of contemporary education, a critical challenge involves aligning...

From collaborative platforms to deep learning, from serious games to Massive Open Online Course's (MOOCs), the array of digital tools is staggering. This ever-accelerating digital transformation necessitates a comprehensive understanding of how to...

The surge in enrollment for online courses is continually increasing. However, beneath the convenience lies a challenge that demands a resolution. Educators, administrators, and instructional designers must ensure that the human element is not lost in...

In the field of education, the quick progression of technologies poses both unprecedented challenges and unparalleled opportunities. As our classrooms undergo a large shift, traditional practices are being questioned, demanding a reevaluation of how we...

Adjunct Faculty in Online Higher Education: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners is an essential handbook that delves into the pivotal role of adjunct faculty instructors in the booming realm of online higher education, with a specific focus on...

The rapid shift to online learning, accelerated by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought both convenience and unforeseen hurdles. Despite the appeal of flexible education, the attrition rates in online courses remain persistently higher...

Motivation is a critical component in learning and achievement, as well as a driving force that pushes individuals to pursue and achieve their goals. In an educational context, motivation can be understood as the desire and action toward goal-oriented...

Do you have Chromebooks in the classroom? Then this book is for you! Conquer remote learning and digital leaning experiences like a pro! Whether Chromebooks are a new addition to your school, you've recently gone 1:1 in the classroom, or you've...

"What does a new instructional designer need to know to find her or his feet when working with faculty to create online classes?" This is a practical handbook for established and aspiring instructional designers in higher education, readers who may also...

The goal of teaching online is fundamentally the same as teaching face-to-face: facilitating the learning of all students to the greatest extent possible. This book differs from other books on online teaching in that, in the process of offering guidance...

Co-Published with the Microsoft Corporation Online, Blended and Distance Education in Schools provides students enrolled in Education Technology, Educational Administration and related Masters and PhD programs with expert opinions and insights on the...

The position taken in this volume is that domestic off-campus study can be just as powerful a transformative learning experience as study overseas, and that domestic programs can equally expand students' horizons, their knowledge of global issues and...

This book serves as an introduction to using online teaching technologies and hybrid forms of teaching for experiential learning and civic engagement. Service-learning has kept pace neither with the rapid growth in e-learning in all its forms nor with...

Designing Adaptive and Personalized Learning Environments provides a theoretically-based yet practical guide to systematic design processes for learning environments that provide automatic customization of learning and instruction.

Within a Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning context, this book investigates how teachers and learners interacted and articulated their understanding of English for Research Publication Purposes (ERPP)-related knowledge in a synchronous...

Written for Higher Education educators, managers and policy-makers, Plagiarism, the Internet and Student Learning combines theoretical understandings with a practical model of plagiarism and aims to explain why and how plagiarism developed. It offers a...

Learn how to keep the rigor and motivation alive in a remote learning or hybrid K-12 classroom. In this essential book, bestselling author Barbara R. Blackburn shares frameworks and tools to help you move online without compromising the rigor of your...

The 60-Year Curriculum explores models and strategies for lifelong learning in an era of profound economic disruption and reinvention. Over the next half-century, globalization, regional threats to sustainability, climate change, and technologies such as...

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, building and managing strong customer relationships is more important than ever. The ability to understand and meet the needs of customers, and to build long-term relationships with them,...

In the beginning, I shall indicate my opinions to explain why computer and internet technology will be the best tool to solve any educational challenges as well as I shall recommend how any education organizations can apply this new technology to educate...

Freelance 101 is the comprehensive guide to launching and managing a successful freelance career. Written for beginners and experienced freelancers alike, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the freelance industry, from setting up your...

Looking to improve your Danish reading comprehension skills? Look no further!  Danish Reading Comprehension Texts: Beginners - Book One is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to learn the Danish language and improve their reading...

How to Make a Virtual Event Your Most Profitable Event EverIn a post-pandemic world, virtual events have emerged as a mainstay for organizations of all sizes, from multi-billion-dollar corporations to the local church or synagogue.Virtual meetings,...

An engaging simulation game for middle- and high-school social studies classrooms!GlobalEd Community Edition (CE) is an exciting educational simulation game in which students roleplay as delegates to an international summit tasked with solving a...