Overview
- Showcases a diverse range of unique experiences and perspectives on highly effective educational modes
- Updates readers on the latest advances in pedagogies, curricula, and the use of technologies in teaching
- Demonstrates examples of how new pedagogies and technologies are being applied in various contexts
Part of the book series: Education Innovation Series (EDIN)
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Table of contents (23 chapters)
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Open/Flexible Curriculum and Pedagogy
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Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning
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Digitised Media and Open Educational Resources
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About this book
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.
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)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
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.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Innovations in Open and Flexible Education
Editors: Kam Cheong Li, Kin Sun Yuen, Billy Tak Ming Wong
Series Title: Education Innovation Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-7995-5
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-7994-8Published: 15 March 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-4037-6Published: 16 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-7995-5Published: 07 March 2018
Series ISSN: 2211-4874
Series E-ISSN: 2211-4882
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXV, 267
Number of Illustrations: 39 b/w illustrations
Topics: Learning & Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology and Digital Education