Overview
This book covers a broad range of innovations in education, such as flipped classrooms, the educational use of social media, mobile learning, educational resources and massive open online courses, as well as theoretical discussions and practical applications in the use of augmented reality and educational technology to improve student engagement and pave the way for students’ future studies and careers. The case studies and practical applications presented here illustrate the effectiveness of new modes of education in which the latest technologies and innovations are widely used in the global context. Accordingly, the book can help develop readers’ awareness of the potential these innovations hold, thus expanding their expertise and stimulating critical thinking as to how new technologies have made learning and teaching easier in various educational settings.
Full Product Details
Author: Kam Cheong Li ,
Kin Sun Yuen ,
Billy Tak Ming Wong
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition: Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2018 ed.
Weight: 0.456kg
ISBN: 9789811340376
ISBN 10: 9811340374
Pages: 267
Publication Date: 16 December 2018
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
Innovations in Open and Flexible Education is a timely collection of research which examines various aspects of open and flexible education in the global community's changing landscape of teaching and learning. The book is written for professors, academics, researchers, students, educational practitioners, and administrators to learn the latest empirical research in regard to open and flexible education. ... The organization and structure of the book is not only informative but is enjoyable to read. (Elizabeth Yomantas, The Wabash Center Journal On Teaching, Vol. 1 (2), 2020)
“Innovations in Open and Flexible Education is a timely collection of research which examines various aspects of open and flexible education in the global community’s changing landscape of teaching and learning. The book is written for professors, academics, researchers, students, educational practitioners, and administrators to learn the latest empirical research in regard to open and flexible education. … The organization and structure of the book is not only informative but is enjoyable to read.” (Elizabeth Yomantas, The Wabash Center Journal On Teaching, Vol. 1 (2), 2020)
Author Information
Dr Kam Cheong Li, Director of Research at the Open University of Hong Kong, has been extensively involved in open education for more than two decades. He has served as a course developer/coordinator and program leader in a broad range of programs for distance learning, adult learning, e-learning and blended learning. He is the former Secretary-General of the Asian Association of Open Universities, and an active supporter of professionalism and good practices in open and flexible education. In addition, he has written more than 100 publications, including refereed journal papers, book chapters, monographs and textbooks. His research interests include open education, pedagogical innovations and academic analytics. Dr Kin Sun Yuen is the former Director of Educational Technology and Publishing at the Open University of Hong Kong. He has solid expertise in open and distance education, and is highly experienced in the design, development and delivery of distance and open learning courses, as well as the introduction of a quality assurance system to produce distance learning materials. Dr Billy Tak Ming Wong, Research Coordinator at the Open University of Hong Kong, has widely published in the areas of open education, technology-enhanced learning and research capacity development. His research areas include open and flexible education, mobile learning, blended learning, open educational resources, and academic analytics.
