A Practical Guide to Problem-Based Learning Online

Providing an overview of the current state of problem based learning online, this book examines why we're moving from face-to-face to online provision, considers existing forms of provision, outlines common mistakes and strategies to avoid future problems, and shows how to effectively facilitate learning.

Maggi Savin-Baden is Professor of Higher Education Research and Director of the Learning Innovation Group at Coventry University, UK

Introduction Part 1 Deciding how to implement Problem-based Learning Online 1. Reasons for implementing Problem-based Learning Online 2. Forms of Problem-based Learning Online Chapter 3. Common mistakes and assumptions 4. Equipping staff and students for Problem-based Learning Online Part 2 Designing Problem-based Learning Online Environments 5. Design choices 6. Deciding which form to adopt Part 3 Resources 7. Building online teams 8. Examples of Problem-based Learning Online 9. Scenarios that work 10. Supporting staff and students 11. E-valuating Problem-based Learning Online FAQs Glossary