Overcoming Challenges in Online Learning: Perspectives from Asia and Africa

This book examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in Asian and African regions, focusing on four areas: challenges and barriers, teaching and learning, assessment, and educational technology. It provides insights from China, Malaysia, Nigeria, and the UAE and explores transformative learning theory, adaptation strategies, and the role of educational technology. The volume offers globally relevant findings and implications for online learning and advances the field of educational technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in Asian and African regions, highlighting four distinct areas that faced significant challenges. It explores the complexities and barriers that emerged during the transition to online learning, shedding light on the innovative strategies employed by leaders, educators, students, and parents to adapt to this unprecedented educational landscape.

The chapters, drawn from diverse perspectives in China, Malaysia, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates, contextualize research within the realm of innovation experiences. They delve into transformative learning theory, highlighting how leaders, educators, students, and parents embraced new approaches to learning during the pandemic.

The book is organized around four central themes: challenges and barriers, teaching and learning, assessment, educational technology, and interactive learning environments. Each theme is explored in depth, providing globally relevant findings and implications for the effects of the pandemic on learning in these regions. Furthermore, this volume contributes to the broader field of educational technology by offering valuable insights and best practices for online learning.

The topics covered in this book span a wide range, encompassing teaching and leading in the online learning environment, educational technology, and the interactive learning space. By sharing innovative experiences and best practices, the book aims to aid progress and foster a shared understanding of effective online learning strategies.

This book is of utmost relevance to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of higher education, online and eLearning, and technology in education. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of the pandemic's impact on education and explore innovative solutions for the future.

Weight: 521g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032378671