Open Learning, Online and Distance Education Books

Ethical Considerations of Virtual Reality in the College Classroom collects case studies that address both pedagogical and ethical foundations of extended reality tools in postsecondary learning environments across disciplines.

As distance education continues to grow and evolve, it is essential to understand the complex interactions between technology, pedagogy, and social factors. In this groundbreaking study, Dr. Francis Lee draws on his extensive research to provide a...

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What knowledge and skills do designers of learning technologies need? What is the best way to train them to create high-quality educational technologies? Distilling the wisdom of expert instructors and designers, this cutting-edge guide offers a clear,...

This title examines the implications of personal, practical theories of distance learning for both distance learners and those who prepare distance learning materials. Case studies are used to reinforce and illustrate the arguments.

To improve the cost effectiveness and sustainability of e-learning, many national and international initiatives are pioneering new ways in which educators can share their curricula with teachers and learners around the world. To enable this global...

Distance and Blended Learning in Asia is a unique and comprehensive overview of open, distance learning (ODL) and information and communication technology (ICT) in Asian education and training. Broad in coverage, this book critically examines ODL and ICT...

Moving debates about ICT and higher education beyond a simple focus on e-learning, this book takes into consideration the provision of post-secondary education as a whole.Discussing what is meant by e-business, why e-business approaches are relevant to...

Virtual learning environments are widely spread in higher education, yet they are often under utilised by the institutions that employ them. This book addresses the need to move beyond thinking about the VLE simply in terms of the particular package that...

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...

This insightful collection of essays explores the ways in which open education can democratise access to education for all. It is a rich resource that offers both research and case studies to relate the application of open technologies and approaches in...

*Silver Winner 2024 Literary Titan Book Awards**Winner, Best Book in Education, 2023 International Firebird Book Awards**Silver Winner, 2023 Nonfiction Book Awards*The world is changing quickly, and the way in which we learn and educate others must adapt...

The book identifies a set of validated competencies and performance statements,withsupporting explanation and data to inform and equip online learners with the criticalattitudes, knowledge and skills for successful learning in online and/or blended...

Australia is a vast sparsely populated land and from an early date this createdproblems in terms of providing educational facilities. As part of the solution thenation has had a long tradition of using distance education methods to providean education...

Australia is a vast sparsely populated land and from an early date this createdproblems in terms of providing educational facilities. As part of the solution thenation has had a long tradition of using distance education methods to providean education...

The purpose of this book is to reach out to teachers, parents, coaches, and studentswho may be hoping to, or just investigating the possibility of, how to getstarted with robotics. At the same time, we hope to leverage the efforts of thosewho have been...

The Social-Emotional Learning Upgrade explores how today's educators can connect two previously separated but important curricula in their schools: social-emotional learning and educational technology.

Well-being and Success for University Students: Applying PERMA+4 is grounded in the science of well-being and positive psychology, and teaches students how to strengthen their health and well-being, as well as make their study journey more enjoyable and...

Creating Your Signature Online Course guides educators through the development of engaging, efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and narrative-rich online learning spaces.

This volume looks at the issues involved in integrating new technologies within the education process. It includes activities, case studies and notes for use by all teaching in higher education.

A discussion of how the knowledge media can contribute to the renewal of universities, particularly through the development of distance education. It looks at universities which have risen to the challenges of cost and accessibility using technology.

Begin a Work-at-Home Career with the Training and Education You Need!Train at Home to Work at HomeThis unique guide provides comprehensive resources on more than 200 distance-learning programs that can teach you 27 of the most popular and profitable...

Subtly, a Web has always connected us. Now, the subtle becomes palpable. The World Wide Web unfolds as a global retina, tympanic membrane, and larynx, which enable each to redefine the meanings of 'proximity' and 'point-of-view.' Thus far, however, our...

While the international mobility of students is a well-established feature of higher education, the international mobility of institutions and courses on a large scale is a more novel phenomenon. Transnational education is at the leading-edge of the most...

This book is aimed at those who are considering, or just starting to plan open and distance learning courses. It offers practical advice on how to find your students, expand your audience and become cost-effective without compromising quality. The main...

Culture, Learning, and Technology: Research and Practice provides readers with an overview of the research on culture, learning, and technology (CLT) and introduces the concept of culture-related theoretical frameworks. In 13 chapters, the book...

Designing and Developing Robust Instructional Apps advances the state of instructional app development using three learning paradigms for building knowledge foundations, problem-solving, and experimentation. Drawing on research and development lessons...

This edited collection helps those teaching religion in higher education utilize technology to increase student learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Recent times have seen major technological shifts that have important implications for how...

Cultivar marihuana es un pasatiempo popular para muchas personas en todo el mundo. Ya sea para uso medicinal o recreativo, cultivar tu propia marihuana puede ser una experiencia placentera y gratificante. Sin embargo, para aquellos nuevos en el mundo del...

Everyone remembers their first cannabis experience. Regardless of how it went, you were brave enough to take the leap and try it out. Now, since you're reading this, chances are you've grown into quite the marijuana aficionado! And like millions of...

The Mobile Course Design Journey provides practical strategies to college and university educators and faculty support professionals looking to develop accessible mobile learning experiences.

In this book, Arthur Jay Klein explores the world of correspondence study in universities and colleges. He discusses the history of distance learning, the growth of correspondence courses, and their impact on education. Klein also provides insights into...

This pamphlet commemorates the fifteenth anniversary of the International Correspondence Schools, a pioneering institution that helped promote education through distance learning. With speeches, testimonials, and a detailed history of the school's...