Online Learning in Higher Education

The aim of this book is to enrich the knowledge of educators, specifically academics in higher education with regard to online learning. The text deals with the creation, development, management and updating of online courses. The book focuses on unraveling the complexities of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and explaining the integration of technology into educational activity to faculty. Based upon both international research literature and studies undertaken by the author, the text is grounded in long-term academic experience in the management of online courses as well as in assisting lecturers with their educational technology problems. This book introduces innovative models that meet the educational needs of active learning, feedback-based learning, online learning (which can completely replace face-to-face learning), computer-assisted assessment, screencast technology, Comprehensive Technology-Based Learning (CTBL) and training to manage online courses. International research universally points out the advantage of integrating technology into learning. This text presents major terms in educational technology, focusing on original methodologies and models that promote technology-based learning processes. See more