Advances in Mobile and Distance Learning (AMDL): 56 Volumes

Series Editor(s): Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (Universidad de Oviedo, Spain)

ISSN: 2327-1892|EISSN: 2327-1906

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Private and public institutions have made great strides in the fields of mobile and distance learning in recent years, providing greater learning opportunities outside of a traditional classroom setting. While the online learning revolution has allowed for greater learning opportunities, it has also presented numerous challenges for students and educators alike. As research advances, online educational settings can continue to develop and advance the technologies available for learners of all ages.

The Advances in Mobile and Distance Learning (AMDL) Book Series publishes research encompassing a variety of topics related to all facets of mobile and distance learning. This series aims to be an essential resource for the timeliest research to help advance the development of new educational technologies and pedagogy for use in online classrooms.

Topics Covered

Accreditation
Administration and Organization
Cloud Computing in Schools
Course Design
Distance Learning
E-books
Economics of Distance and M-Learning
Educational Apps
Educational Presentation and Delivery
Ethical Considerations
Globalization
Lifelong Learning
Location-Based Integration
Managing Sustainable Learning
Mobile Learning
Online Class Management
Online Collaborative Learning
Pedagogy and Design Methodology
Role of Faculty
Snack Learning
Student Achievement and Satisfaction
Student-Student Interaction
Student-Teacher Interaction
Tablets and Education
Technology Platforms and System Development
Ubiquitous and Pervasive Learning
Virtual Universities

Titles in Series

Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Laura E. Gray (South College, USA), Shernette D. Dunn (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

The surge in enrollment for online courses is continually increasing. However, beneath the convenience lies a challenge that demands a resolution. Educators, adminis...

Designing Equitable and Accessible Online Learning Environments

Lydia Kyei-Blankson (Illinois State University, USA), Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA), Esther Ntuli (Idaho State University, USA)

As the educational sphere witnessed an unprecedented shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, a pivotal transformation was set in motion. The surge in...

Adjunct Faculty in Online Higher Education: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners

Tanya McGlashing Tarbutton (Concordia University, Irvine, USA), Lori Beth Doyle (Concordia University, Irvine, USA)

Adjunct Faculty in Online Higher Education: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners is an essential handbook that delves into the pivotal role of adjunct faculty...

Handbook of Research on Creating Motivational Online Environments for Students

Julie A. Bilodeau (Johnson & Wales University, USA), Larry W. Hughes (Johnson & Wales University, USA)

There are many ways to motivate students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Due to the pandemic, more emphasis has been placed on finding alternative appr...

Emerging Trends and Historical Perspectives Surrounding Digital Transformation in Education: Achieving Open and Blended Learning Environments

Nikleia Eteokleous (Frederick University, Cyprus), Despo Ktoridou (University of Nicosia, Cyprus), Antonios Kafa (Open University of Cyprus, Cyprus)

Open, distance, and blended learning environments have increased globally in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stakeholders in the educational sector are fa...

Comparative Research on Diversity in Virtual Learning: Eastern vs. Western Perspectives

Zuheir Khlaif (An-Najah National University, Palestine), Mageswaran Sanmugam (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia), Jamil Itmazi (Palestine Ahliya University, Palestine)

In today’s modern world, it is crucial to ensure diversity and inclusion are present in all forms of education. This can be particularly difficult to achieve in virt...

Developing Curriculum for Emergency Remote Learning Environments

Susana Silva (School of Hospitality and Tourism, CEOS, CITUR, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal), Paula Peres (ISCAP, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal), Cândida Silva (CITUR Algoritmi, School of Hospitality and Tourism, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal)

All over the world, educational institutions confronted emergency policy changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to this, academic activities were provided most...

Socioeconomic Inclusion During an Era of Online Education

Manuel B. Garcia (University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines)

The unwelcomed arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequities and inequalities in accessing educational opportunities among different social groups. Abr...

Pedagogy, Presence, and Motivation in Online Education

Aaron Michael Perez (GOAL Academy, USA), Şenol Orakcı (Aksaray University, Turkey)

Online learning poses a multitude of challenges for educators as there are oftentimes limited resources, and in most cases educators are forced to rely on trial-and-...

Cases on Innovative and Successful Uses of Digital Resources for Online Learning

Pamela Sullivan (James Madison University, USA), Brian Sullivan (James Madison University, USA), Jessica Lantz (James Madison University, USA)

Education at all levels will continue to be dominated by technology for the foreseeable future. The rush to respond to the health concerns of the pandemic led to a m...

Online Distance Learning Course Design and Multimedia in E-Learning

Ana Paula Lopes (Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal), Filomena Soares (Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal)

In recent years, the rampant development of worldwide communications and powerful modern technologies has reformulated the idea of distance learning and the transmis...

Measurement Methodologies to Assess the Effectiveness of Global Online Learning

Pedro Isaias (University of New South Wales, Australia), Tomayess Issa (Curtin University, Australia), Piet Kommers (UNESCO, The Netherlands)

While online learning was an existing practice, the COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated its capabilities and forced educational organizations to swiftly introduce...

Transferring Language Learning and Teaching From Face-to-Face to Online Settings

Christina Nicole Giannikas (CG Education and Research Consultancy, Cyprus)

Language teaching programs have to respond to the need for distance education, with teachers working to transfer their material onto online platforms and/or learning...

Handbook of Research on Managing and Designing Online Courses in Synchronous and Asynchronous Environments

Gürhan Durak (Balıkesir University, Turkey), Serkan Çankaya (İzmir Democracy University, Turkey)

In order to be successful, online learning should be planned systematically. It can be said that offering distance education courses without preparation and knowledg...

Handbook of Research on Effective Online Language Teaching in a Disruptive Environment

Jean W. LeLoup (United States Air Force Academy, USA), Pete Swanson (United States Air Force Academy, USA)

The COVID-19 pandemic radically and rapidly, and perhaps forever, changed the K-20 educational landscape. In March 2020, K-12 schools and institutions of higher educ...

Designing Effective Distance and Blended Learning Environments in K-12

Thomas F. Driscoll III (Bristol Warren Regional School District, USA)

It has quickly become apparent in the past year that online learning is not only an asset, but it is critical to the continued education of youth during times of cri...

Educational Recovery for PK-12 Education During and After a Pandemic

Penelope D. Keough (National University, USA)

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on PK-12 education has halted traditional education but has also fostered innovation in distance learning, parental involvement i...

Handbook of Research on Transforming Teachers’ Online Pedagogical Reasoning for Engaging K-12 Students in Virtual Learning

Margaret L. Niess (Oregon State University, USA), Henry Gillow-Wiles (Oregon State University, USA)

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically transformed the classroom by keeping students and teachers apart for the sake of safety. As schools emptied, remote learning rapidl...

The Black Experience and Navigating Higher Education Through a Virtual World

Kimetta R. Hairston (Bowie State University, USA), Wendy M. Edmonds (Bowie State University, USA), Shanetia P. Clark (Salisbury University, USA)

The treasure of the Black experience at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) is that it offers a personal and intimate experience rooted in Black heritage...

Curriculum Development and Online Instruction for the 21st Century

Tamara Phillips Fudge (Purdue University Global, USA), Susan Shepherd Ferebee (Purdue University Global, USA)

The world of education has undergone major changes within the last year that have pushed online instruction to the forefront of learning. Thanks to the COVID-19 pand...

Motivation, Volition, and Engagement in Online Distance Learning

Hasan Ucar (Anadolu University, Turkey), Alper Tolga Kumtepe (Anadolu University, Turkey)

Motivation is an important factor in and for all education levels. However, as learners in online distance education milieus are away from both teachers, other learn...

Handbook of Research on Lessons Learned From Transitioning to Virtual Classrooms During a Pandemic

Amy W. Thornburg (Queens University of Charlotte, USA), Robert J. Ceglie (Queens University of Charlotte, USA), Dixie F. Abernathy (Queens University of Charlotte, USA)

Online instruction is rapidly expanding the way administrators and educators think about and plan instruction. In addition, due to a pandemic, online instructional p...

Handbook of Research on Inequities in Online Education During Global Crises

Lydia Kyei-Blankson (Illinois State University, USA), Joseph Blankson (Ohio Northern University, USA), Esther Ntuli (Idaho State University, USA)

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many educational institutions implemented social distancing interventions such as initiating closure, developing plans for empl...

Handbook of Research on K-12 Blended and Virtual Learning Through the i²Flex Classroom Model

Maria D. Avgerinou (American Community Schools (ACS), Athens, Greece), Peggy Pelonis (American Community Schools (ACS), Athens, Greece)

Teaching models that focus on blended and virtual learning have become important during the past year and have become integral for the continuance of learning. The i...

Handbook of Research on Determining the Reliability of Online Assessment and Distance Learning

Ana S. Moura (University of Porto, Portugal), Pedro Reis (University Fernando Pessoa, Portugal), M. Natália D. S. Cordeiro (University of Porto, Portugal)

Though in the past online learning was considered of poorer professional quality than classroom learning, it has become a useful and, in some cases, vital tool for p...

Socioeconomics, Diversity, and the Politics of Online Education

Kristina Setzekorn (Purdue University Global, USA), Nainika Patnayakuni (Calhoun Community College, USA), Tina Burton (Purdue University Global, USA)

Education has until recently promoted social mobility, broad economic growth, and democracy. However, modern universities direct policy and resources toward criteria...

Utilizing a 5-Stage Learning Model for Planning and Teaching Online Courses: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Riad S. Aisami (Troy University, USA)

When the internet became a viable instructional delivery medium, online learning began to rapidly expand. Shortly thereafter, the need for online teaching approaches...

Exploring Online Learning Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods

Cynthia Mary Sistek-Chandler (National University, USA)

Exploring online learning through the lens of synchronous and asynchronous instructional methods can be beneficial to the online instructor and to the course designe...

Managing and Designing Online Courses in Ubiquitous Learning Environments

Gürhan Durak (Balıkesir University, Turkey), Serkan Çankaya (İzmir Democracy University, Turkey)

The use of technology has a profound influence in educational settings and has experienced significant paradigm shifts with the advents of e-learning and m-learning....

Enriching Collaboration and Communication in Online Learning Communities

Carolyn N. Stevenson (Purdue University Global, USA), Joanna C. Bauer (Claremont Lincoln University, USA)

Effective communication is essential in every organization, including educational institutions. Often, members of the online community work in isolation. Collaborati...

Global Demand for Borderless Online Degrees

Robert P. Hogan (Walden University, USA)

In recent decades, community colleges and universities have struggled with less funding, increased competition, and shrinking enrollment. Borderless online degrees o...

Advancing Mobile Learning in Contemporary Educational Spaces

Dominic Mentor (Columbia University, USA)

Mobile learning is an educational strategy that uses mobile technologies in order to promote and enable learning. Mobile learning also encompasses efforts to support...

Student Support Toward Self-Directed Learning in Open and Distributed Environments

Micheal M. van Wyk (University of South Africa, South Africa)

Globally, universities are challenged to deliver quality learning programs and are forced to respond in a meaningful way. These challenges have led to universities e...

Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs

Koksal Buyuk (Anadolu University, Turkey), Serpil Kocdar (Anadolu University, Turkey), Aras Bozkurt (Anadolu University, Turkey)

The face of education is constantly being transformed due to rapid changes in technology. It is imperative that leadership trends and techniques be evaluated in the...

Empowering Learners With Mobile Open-Access Learning Initiatives

Michael Mills (University of Central Arkansas, USA), Donna Wake (University of Central Arkansas, USA)

Education has been progressing at a rapid pace ever since educators have been able to harness the power of mobile technology. Open-access learning techniques provide...

Handbook of Research on Mobile Devices and Applications in Higher Education Settings

Laura Briz-Ponce (University of Salamanca, Spain), Juan Antonio Juanes-Méndez (University of Salamanca, Spain), Francisco José García-Peñalvo (University of Salamanca, Spain)

Mobile phones have become an integral part of society, as their convenience has helped democratize and revolutionize communication and the marketplace of ideas. Beca...

Handbook of Research on Mobile Learning in Contemporary Classrooms

Dominic Mentor (Teachers College, Columbia University, USA)

It is the responsibility of educators to utilize contemporary avenues in order to reach their students in ways familiar to them. When teaching digital natives, new t...

Mobile and Blended Learning Innovations for Improved Learning Outcomes

David Parsons (The Mind Lab by Unitec, New Zealand)

The integration of technology into educational settings has revolutionized classroom instruction in recent years. By properly utilizing available digital resources,...

Integrating Touch-Enabled and Mobile Devices into Contemporary Mathematics Education

Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris (European University Cyprus, Cyprus), Katerina Mavrou (European University Cyprus, Cyprus), Efi Paparistodemou (Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, Cyprus)

Despite increased interest in mobile devices as learning tools, the amount of available primary research studies on their integration into mathematics teaching and l...

Identification, Evaluation, and Perceptions of Distance Education Experts

Gulsun Kurubacak (Anadolu University, Turkey), T. Volkan Yuzer (Anadolu University, Turkey)

Instructional quality can make or break the learning experience, especially in digital environments where the expressional nuances of interpersonal communication are...

Assessing the Role of Mobile Technologies and Distance Learning in Higher Education

Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (University of Oviedo, Spain), Robert D. Tennyson (University of Minnesota, USA), Miltiadis D. Lytras (American College of Greece, Greece)

In recent years, the use of information technologies, mobile devices, and social media, along with the evolving needs of students, professionals, and academics, has...

Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines

Abigail G. Scheg (Western Governors University, USA)

In recent years, distance education programs have grown to allow greater educational opportunities to a diverse set of learners from all over the world. As remote le...

Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies

Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)

Once considered disruptive to learning, technology has increasingly become an integrated and valued part of the modern classroom. In particular, mobile technologies...

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Distance Education

Utku Kose (Usak University, Turkey), Durmus Koc (Usak University, Turkey)

Though educational methods such as distance and e-learning have addressed our modern, knowledge-based society’s requirement for innovative approaches to performing e...

Handbook of Research on Emerging Priorities and Trends in Distance Education: Communication, Pedagogy, and Technology

T. Volkan Yuzer (Anadolu University, Turkey), Gulsun Kurubacak (Anadolu University, Turkey)

With the rise of distance education in the post-modern world, progressive research on the best methods, tools, and technologies in the field is necessary to continue...

Practical Applications and Experiences in K-20 Blended Learning Environments

Lydia Kyei-Blankson (Illinois State University, USA), Esther Ntuli (Idaho State University, USA)

Learning environments continue to change considerably and is no longer confined to the face-to-face classroom setting. As learning options have evolved, educators mu...

Cases on Professional Distance Education Degree Programs and Practices: Successes, Challenges, and Issues

Kirk P.H. Sullivan (Umeå University, Sweden), Peter E. Czigler (Örebro University, Sweden), Jenny M. Sullivan Hellgren (Umeå University, Sweden)

Although internet technologies have transformed the concept of professional development by providing the opportunity for virtual learning environments in a non-tradi...

Mobile Pedagogy and Perspectives on Teaching and Learning

Douglas McConatha (West Chester University, USA), Christian Penny (West Chester University of Pennsylvania, USA), Jordan Schugar (West Chester University, USA), David Bolton (West Chester University, USA)

Distance learning has existed in some form for centuries, but modern technologies have allowed students and teachers to connect directly, no matter what their locati...

Outlooks and Opportunities in Blended and Distance Learning

B. Tynan (University of Southern Queensland, Australia), J. Willems (Monash University, Australia), R. James (University of New England, Australia)

In a contemporary media-rich society, distance education is becoming increasingly indistinguishable from mainstream traditional methods. Contemporary students, too,...

Cases on Formal and Informal E-Learning Environments: Opportunities and Practices

Harrison Hao Yang (State University of New York at Oswego, USA), Shuyan Wang (The University of Southern Mississippi, USA)

Today, the online sphere is no longer just an information repository or a place to search for resources. It has become instead a place supporting both intentional an...

Refining Current Practices in Mobile and Blended Learning: New Applications

David Parsons (The Mind Lab by Unitec, New Zealand)

This volume draws together all the articles published by the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning in its second year of publication (2010). As the us...

Professional Education Using E-Simulations: Benefits of Blended Learning Design

Dale Holt (Deakin University, Australia), Stephen Segrave (Deakin University, Australia), Jacob L. Cybulski (Deakin University, Australia)

The use of digital, Web-based simulations for education and training in the workplace is a significant, emerging innovation requiring immediate attention. A converge...

Open Source Mobile Learning: Mobile Linux Applications

Lee Chao (University of Houston-Victoria, USA)

The open approach has been widely used in the development of mobile applications, mobile operating systems for mobile devices, and mobile services for supporting mob...

Models for Interdisciplinary Mobile Learning: Delivering Information to Students

Andrew Kitchenham (University of Northern British Columbia, Canada)

Mobile learning, or m-learning, can take place in any environment using technologies that fit in the palm of the hand or can be easily carried from one place to anot...

Architectures for Distributed and Complex M-Learning Systems: Applying Intelligent Technologies

Santi Caballé (Open University of Catalonia, Spain), Fatos Xhafa (Open University of Catalonia, Spain), Thanasis Daradoumis (Open University of Catalonia, Spain), Angel A. Juan (Open University of Catalonia, Spain)

Over the last decade, the needs of educational organizations have been changing in accordance with increasingly complex pedagogical models and with the technological...

Cases on Online and Blended Learning Technologies in Higher Education: Concepts and Practices

Yukiko Inoue (University of Guam, Guam)

Although online education is becoming an important long-term strategy for higher learning instructors, blended learning through a balanced mix of traditional face-to...

Editor(s) Biography

Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos is a professor in the Department of Business Administration and Accountability in the Faculty of Economics at The University of Oviedo (Spain). Her teaching and research interests focus on the areas of strategic management, knowledge management, intellectual capital, and China. She serves as an Associate Editor for the Behaviour and Information Technology journal. Additionally, she is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital (IJLIC) and the International Journal of Strategic Change Management (IJSCM). She is also Editor-in-Chief of IGI Global’s International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management (IJABIM), as well as editor for a number of IGI Global book publications and full book series.

Editorial Advisory Board

Editor-in-Chief

Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain

Editorial Advisory Board

Henk Huijser, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Australia

Jingyuan Zhao, University of Toronto, Canada

María Graciela Badilla Quintana, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Chile

Miltiadis D. Lytras, American University of Greece, Greece

Neeta Baporikar, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia & University of Pune, India

Rajdeep Singha, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India

Shahid Amin, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Shy-Sheng Liaw, China Medical University, Taiwan

Vasileios Paliktzoglou, University of Eastern Finland, Finland and Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain

Vijaykumar Selvam, 6th Sense, An Advanced Research and Scientific Experiment Foundation, India

Xi Zhang, CoME, Tianjin University, China