{"product_id":"a-students-guide-to-online-learning-finding-success-in-digital-study-9780335251629","title":"A Student's Guide to Online Learning: Finding Success in Digital Study","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides practical advice and tips for students who are considering studying online, including developing an academic online persona, communicating in synchronous and asynchronous situations, networking confidently, and developing employability skills. It is written by experienced academics who act as mentors throughout, and is accessible to students at all levels. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Open University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Tim Bentley  is an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.\u003cbr\u003e“This book is a treasure-trove of ideas, practical tips, and thoroughly sensible advice!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Cora Beth Fraser, Associate Lecturer and Honorary Research Associate with The Open University, says, “An essential guide for anyone considering online learning – whether wholly online or through blended learning.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatacha Harding, University of Winchester, UK, adds, “Gina May and Tim Bentley have written a must-read guide for anyone who is considering studying online.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYolanda De Iuliis, Student Support Worker, The Open University, researcher, and host of podcast ‘Conversations About Mithras,’ says, “Online learning skills differ from those needed for face-to-face learning. A Students Guide to Online Learning teaches you how to develop those skills through a range of advice, examples, and practical exercises, whether you are undertaking distance, wholly online, or blended learning.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany students experience difficulties when dealing with the differences between learning in the traditional and digital environments. A key component of the successful completion of any online or blended course is confidence and enjoyment, and this book enables you to have both.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book covers all you need to know for your online course, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•How to develop an academic online persona\u003cbr\u003e•How to communicate in synchronous and asynchronous situations, including tutorials and forums\u003cbr\u003e•Tips on confidently networking behind the computer screen\u003cbr\u003e•Advice on qualifications, career paths, and employability skills\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by experienced academics who act as mentors throughout, A Students Guide to Online Learning is an accessibly written, comprehensive, one-stop guide for students at all levels who are learning online in any capacity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGina May is an Independent Course Provider; Associate Lecturer at the Open University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTim Bentley is an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 153 x 228 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780335251629\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gina May,Tim Bentley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099684892922,"sku":"9780335251629","price":15.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1661543867115_book.jpg?v=1661716552","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-students-guide-to-online-learning-finding-success-in-digital-study-9780335251629","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}