Online and Distance Education for a Connected World

A collection addressing the theory and practice of online and distance education.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the widespread adoption of distance and online learning in higher education, which has presented opportunities for large-scale, inclusive, flexible, and engaging learning. This volume, assembled by the University of London’s Centre for Online and Distance Education, addresses the practice and theory of online and distance education, building on knowledge and expertise developed in the university across nearly a century and a half. Contributors explore important principles and highlight successful practices in areas such as course design and pedagogy, online assessment, open education, inclusive practice, and enabling students' voices. Case studies illustrate prominent issues and approaches. Together, the chapters offer current and future leaders and practitioners a practical, productive, practice- and theory-informed account of the present and likely future state of online and distance higher education worldwide.
 

Linda Amrane-Cooper is head of the Centre for Online and Distance Education at the University of London, and director of academic practice in distance education.

David Baume is an independent researcher, evaluator, consultant, developer, and writer in the field of international educational development.

Stephen Brown is emeritus professor of learning technologies and former head of the School of Media and Communication at De Montfort University.

Stylianos Hatzipanagos is fellow and executive lead for research and scholarship at the University of London's Centre for Online and Distance Education. 

Philip Powell is director of the Business School for the Creative Industries, University for the Creative Arts, where he is professor of Creative Business.