Case Studies on Blended Learning in Higher Education
Policy, Planning and Quality Assurance
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Beschreibung
This book presents a collection of curated case studies written by esteemed international experts, focusing on planning, management, and evaluation of designing, developing, and delivering high-quality blended programmes and courses. Embracing a holistic perspective of online and blended learning and based on the mapping of diverse national and institutional education systems, it offers an insightful exploration of innovative and best practices through case studies on policy, planning and management, and quality assurance for blended learning in higher education. Each chapter presents a theoretical background, contextual analysis, and a reflective practitioner approach. The topics covered include national and international policies and guidelines for blended learning in higher education, issues related to planning and management, learner satisfaction and engagement, costing of blended learning and return on investment, quality assurance, and program evaluation. The book explores blended learning as a scholarly practice for continuous learning and improvement and for generating new knowledge and insights. Each chapter concludes with reflective questions to help the reader apply the lessons learned. This book interests a diverse audience, including policymakers, accreditation agencies, managers of teaching and learning centers in higher education institutions, teachers in HEIs, and those involved in blended learning research. Its comprehensive coverage and practical insights make it an essential resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of implementing effective blended learning initiatives.
This book presents a collection of curated case studies written by esteemed international experts, focusing on planning, management, and evaluation of designing, developing, and delivering high-quality blended programmes and courses. Embracing a holistic perspective of online and blended learning and based on the mapping of diverse national and institutional education systems, it offers an insightful exploration of innovative and best practices through case studies on policy, planning and management, and quality assurance for blended learning in higher education. Each chapter presents a theoretical background, contextual analysis, and a reflective practitioner approach. The topics covered include national and international policies and guidelines for blended learning in higher education, issues related to planning and management, learner satisfaction and engagement, costing of blended learning and return on investment, quality assurance, and program evaluation. The book explores blended learning as a scholarly practice for continuous learning and improvement and for generating new knowledge and insights. Each chapter concludes with reflective questions to help the reader apply the lessons learned. This book interests a diverse audience, including policymakers, accreditation agencies, managers of teaching and learning centers in higher education institutions, teachers in HEIs, and those involved in blended learning research. Its comprehensive coverage and practical insights make it an essential resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of implementing effective blended learning initiatives.
Uses case study approach to present and reflect on planning, managing and assessing blended learning in higher education Explores country contexts and institutional best practices for managing blended learning Offers evidence-based guidance for assuring quality in blended learning
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Santosh Panda
Themen in »Case Studies on Blended Learning in Higher Education«
Alternative assessment of student learning Asynchronous learning Blended learning Cost analysis of blended learning Evaluation of blended teaching-learning Higher education Open educational resources Pedagogical affordances of blended learning Quality assurance for blended learning Synchronous learning