Information Science Reference Stagnancy Issues and Change Initiatives for Global Education in the Digital Age

At this juncture in the history and development of education in the digital age, constituents of education systems across the globe are challenged with revising or rediscovering the purpose of educational institutions within societies. Institutions need to retool to include digital games-based and problem-based learning, and education itself must adapt to serve the needs of a diverse student population. Stagnancy Issues and Change Initiatives for Global Education in the Digital Age is a cutting-edge research publication that explores the complex discourse of trends, shifts, and changes happening in the field of education and to understand the implications for teaching, learning, and professional development. The book helps educators understand how to make their pedagogy and andragogy relevant in the framework of constant technological shifts and changes in order to help students thrive in a global economy. Featuring a wide range of topics such as gamification, pedagogy, and intercultural learning, this book is ideal for curriculum designers, academicians, education professionals, researchers, policymakers, and students. About the Author Jonathan J. Felix is a transdisciplinary educator and practitioner at the intersection of Design, Media, and Cultural Studies. His research interests include Alternative Media, Popular Culture, Digital Visual Discourses, and Higher Education. Jonathan holds an Associate Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy, and also membership with the Media, Communications