Handbook of Open, Distance and Digital Education

This open-access handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the history, theory, and practice of open, distance, and digital education (ODDE), stimulating in-depth discussions on various themes and issues for today and the future. It is structured following the 3M framework and divided into six sections, covering macro, meso, and micro levels.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1437 pages
Publication date: 08 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive open-access handbook serves as a one-stop resource for both novice and experienced researchers, educators, policymakers, and administrators in the field of open, distance, and digital education (ODDE). It provides a thorough overview of the history, theory, and practice of ODDE at all levels, while also fostering in-depth discussions on various themes and issues relevant to ODDE today and in the future. Researchers, scholars, and students in the ODDE field can utilize this handbook as a valuable reference for conducting their own research and learning.

To ensure a comprehensive coverage of the field, the handbook is organized based on the 3M framework developed by one of the chief editors, Zawacki-Richter. The 3M framework categorizes the major research areas and issues in ODDE across three levels. Consequently, the handbook is divided into six sections, with two sections in each of the three levels:

1. Macro Level – ODDE Systems and Theories: This section explores the theoretical frameworks, models, and principles that underpin ODDE. It examines the systems and technologies used in ODDE, as well as the policies and regulations that govern it.

2. Meso Level – Institutional Perspectives, Management, and Organization: This section focuses on the institutional aspects of ODDE, including the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, such as universities, educational institutions, and learning providers. It explores the management and organization of ODDE programs and courses, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by these institutions.

3. Micro Level – Learning and Teaching in ODDE: This section delves into the learning and teaching processes in ODDE, including the design and delivery of online courses, the use of digital technologies, and the assessment and evaluation of student learning. It also examines the pedagogical approaches and strategies used in ODDE, as well as the impact of these approaches on student outcomes.

This open-access handbook aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for the ODDE community. It is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers, including scholars, researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners. By offering a comprehensive overview of the field, as well as stimulating in-depth discussions on key themes and issues, the handbook seeks to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in ODDE.

Weight: 2992g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811920790
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023