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Call for Chapters: Active Learning in Business Education

Editors

Anatoly Zhuplev, Loyola Marymount University, United States
Bryan Christiansen, Southern New Hampshire University, United States

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
Full Chapters Due: June 9, 2025
Submission Date: June 9, 2025

Introduction

This book will explore the critical role of active learning methods in enhancing business education, offering instructors, administrators, and curriculum designers’ comprehensive insights into strategies that boost student engagement and practical skills. As traditional lecture-based approaches lose relevance in today’s fast-paced and digital-first world, this book addresses the need for more dynamic, interactive, and applied methods in business education. It emphasizes experiential learning, simulations, case-based teaching, AI-assisted learning, and more.

Objective

The volume seeks to provide actionable frameworks, practical applications, and a roadmap for integrating active learning into undergraduate and graduate business programs.

Target Audience

• Business school educators and professors • Curriculum designers and administrators • Business students and professionals involved in academic research • Educational technology developers focused on business education

Recommended Topics

Section 1: Foundations of Active Learning in Business Education • Chapter 1: Introduction to Active Learning (Defining active learning, historical context, and relevance in business education) • Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations of Active Learning (Learning theories supporting active engagement, such as constructivism, experiential learning, and andragogy) • Chapter 3: Traditional vs. Active Learning in Business Schools (Critical comparison of pedagogies, student outcomes, and global trends) Section 2: Active Learning Strategies for Business Education • Chapter 4: Case-Based Learning (Case selection, application, and student engagement strategies) • Chapter 5: Simulations and Role-Playing Exercises (How simulations prepare students for real-world decision-making) • Chapter 6: Project-Based Learning (Integrating hands-on, project-driven learning experiences) • Chapter 7: Collaborative Learning and Peer Instruction (Benefits of group work and peer-to-peer learning in developing critical business skills) • Chapter 8: AI-Supported Learning in Business Education (Leveraging AI for personalized learning, research, and skill development) Section 3: Technological and Innovative Tools for Active Learning • Chapter 9: Using Educational Technologies to Enhance Active Learning (EdTech tools such as virtual classrooms, simulation software, and business analytics platforms) • Chapter 10: Integrating AI into Active Learning Pedagogies (How AI transforms the design and implementation of learning exercises) • Chapter 11: Blended and Hybrid Learning Approaches in Business Education (Mixing online and in-person active learning for flexible education models) Section 4: Challenges and Best Practices in Implementing Active Learning • Chapter 12: Overcoming Institutional Barriers (Addressing resistance from faculty, administration, and traditional curriculum designs) • Chapter 13: Assessing Learning Outcomes in Active Learning Environments (Developing rubrics and measurement tools for active engagement outcomes) • Chapter 14: Best Practices from Leading Business Schools (Case studies from globally recognized institutions) Section 5: Future Directions for Active Learning in Business Education • Chapter 15: Emerging Trends in Active Learning (Gamification, virtual reality, and the rise of microlearning in business education) • Chapter 16: Preparing Students for the Future of Work through Active Learning (Addressing future workplace demands, with a focus on entrepreneurial, critical thinking, and technological skills) • Chapter 17: The Road Ahead: Innovating Business Education through Active Learning (Vision for the next decade, faculty development, and continuous improvement) 5. Unique Features and Contributions • Comprehensive coverage of active learning strategies for business educators. • Practical case studies and examples from top business schools and classrooms around the world. • Integration of technology (AI, simulations, virtual reality) in fostering an active learning environment. • Frameworks and models for curriculum design, classroom implementation, and evaluation of active learning approaches.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before March 31, 2025, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by April 10, 2025 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by June 9, 2025, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Active Learning in Business Education. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2026.



Important Dates

March 31, 2025: Proposal Submission Deadline
April 10, 2025: Notification of Acceptance
June 9, 2025: Full Chapter Submission
August 11, 2025: Review Results Returned
September 22, 2025: Final Acceptance Notification
October 5, 2025: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Anatoly Zhuplev, PhD
Professor of Management
Loyola Marymount University
azhuplev@lmu.edu

Bryan Christiansen, MBA
Adjunct Professor
Southern New Hampshire University
b.christiansen@snhu.edu



Classifications


Business and Management; Education
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