Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Shirley Bach, Philip Haynes, Jennifer Lewis Smith

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Publisher's Synopsis

What are the links between theory and practice in the area of online learning in higher education?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the online approach?
How can online learning be used to enhance the student experience?

This book provides the first critical evaluation of theory and practice in online learning and teaching in higher education. It also provides a critique of online learning for all those working in a higher education setting. It examines the online approach in the context of the internet age and global higher education, examining changes in distance learning as well as how online learning is affecting mainstream mass higher education. Practical examples throughout the book allow the reader to:

Understand quality issues with regard to online learning
Design appropriate courses
Create stimulating online learning environments
Transform learning methods
Adapt and develop strategies to enhance online teaching practice

Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is key reading for lecturers, managers and policy makers in the higher education sector.