BOOK REVIEW: BEST PRACTICES IN ENGAGING ONLINE LEARNER THROUGH ACTIVE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING STRATEGIES

In response to the increasing importance of online learning, Best Practices in Engaging Online Learners Through Active and Experiential Learning Strategies by Stephanie Smith Budhai and Ke’Anna Brown Skipwith presents a vital blueprint for creating interactive and engaging online education. The book is designed for educators, instructional designers, and administrators, offering practical techniques to transform virtual classrooms into immersive learning environments through active and experiential approaches (Budhai & Skipwith, 2022). Budhai and Skipwith deliver a wealth of strategies that promote deeper engagement, meaningful interaction, and real-world application. This review synthesizes the book’s main insights from each chapter and connects them to current educational research supporting the value of active learning.