Online Learning, Instruction, and Research in Post-Pandemic Higher Education in Africa

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Online Learning, Instruction, and Research in Post-Pandemic Higher Education in Africa, edited by Martin Munyao, brings together interdisciplinary authors to address online learning, teaching online, educational technology, online/remote research, institutional collaboration in online higher education, and teaching STEM online. This book argues that beyond survival, universities need to adapt to technology-mediated communication learning to thrive. Disruptive technologies have recently proved to be means of thriving for institutions of higher learning. This is what one contributor calls switching to SIDE-mode. They call for not just teaching for the sake of it, but teaching to communicate and to achieve the desired learning outcomes that seek to transform the whole person. Effective technology mediated teaching for communication does exactly that. Because universities are also research hubs, this book also addresses remote research. It reflects on how change in teaching and learning in Higher Education Institutions (HEI) has impacted Africa through digital transformation. In particular, institutions are collaborating more now than ever before. Finally, this book addresses the challenges of teaching STEM programs online in Africa.

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"The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us that online education is no longer an option but an integral part of learning. This book provides useful insights, solutions, and pathways of making online instruction a reality. I recommend it to all educational actors keen on making education more accessible beyond the four walls."

"Online Learning, Instruction, and Research in Post-Pandemic Higher Education in Africa is a timely compilation that articulates the emerging issues facing the higher education terrain and giving us a glimpse into the future. Many now have to contend with the reality of incorporating online learning as a major part of learning across all disciplines. There is no turning back."

Author Bio

Martin Munyao is deputy director of Open, Distance, and eLearning (ODEL) at Daystar University.