Book Reviews Editor needed for
Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning
Deadline
About the role
Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning is seeking a Book Reviews Editor to start in October, 2026.
About the Journal
Open Learning is a leading international journal in the field of open, flexible and distance learning. The Journal is widely subscribed to and read throughout the world by those in specialist distance education institutions, and also by those using distance, flexible and technology based forms of learning in conventional education and training contexts.
Open Learning publishes three kinds of article:
- Research Articles: theoretical and evidence-based scholarly articles reflecting developments in open, distance and e-learning
- Case Reports: shorter practical articles describing the implementation of forms of open, flexible and distance learning likely to interest our international readership
- Book Reviews
Articles are peer reviewed by an international panel of experts in the field, are accepted from contributors world wide and reflect developments in the field globally.
Key Skills and Attributes
The Book Reviews Editor is responsible for commissioning and reviewing submissions for the journal’s book reviews section. This includes making publication decisions, providing feedback to contributors, and actively promoting the journal. The editor also plays a role in the broader editorial decision-making process. The reviews editor will join a strong and supportive team of editors and administrator.
Application instructions
If you are interested in this position and would like details on how to apply, please contact: open-learning-journal@open.ac.uk.
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The journal is committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion within its editorial team and decision making processes. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential, and each will be judged on its merits without bias for seniority of institutional affiliation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.