Critical Approaches to Online Learning

This book provides a critical and contemporary 'deep dive into the socio-material, technological, and pedagogical practices at work in virtual and digital higher education. Examples are drawn from across and between disciplinary pedagogies with a focus on blended and hybrid approaches and the pivot to fully online made urgent by Covid-19. The Critical Practice in Higher Education series provides a scholarly and practical entry point for academics into key areas of higher education practice, exploring an individual topic in depth and promoting an expanded notion of being an academic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2021
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd

Online learning has gained significant prominence in the design of higher education courses, blending physical real-time engagement with asynchronous learning activities. However, there is a growing demand for a comprehensive guide to critical practices in this domain, as we reevaluate the role of digital technology in the social practices of university learning and teaching. This book offers a critical and contemporary exploration of the socio-material, technological, and pedagogical practices at play in virtual and digital higher education. Drawing examples from a wide range of disciplinary pedagogies, with a particular focus on blended and hybrid approaches and the urgent shift to fully online learning necessitated by COVID-19, the book showcases best practices that have emerged from existing expertise.

The Critical Practice in Higher Education series serves as a valuable resource for academics seeking to delve into key areas of higher education practice. Each book in the series provides a comprehensive overview of a specific topic, drawing upon recent research to inform current thinking and practice. The series is of interest to scholars studying higher education, educators involved in teaching and learning, as well as individuals interested in exploring particular professional interests. By engaging in critical dialogue, this series aims to foster an expanded understanding of what it means to be an academic, connecting research, teaching, scholarship, community engagement, and leadership. Through this exploration, the series aims to build confidence and authority among individuals in the field.

Weight: 176g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914171017