ABSTRACT
This chapter will explore the challenges of using problem-based learning and forms of online learning together and will examine the relationship between them. In particular, it will analyse the differing formulations of problembased learning online that are available. This chapter explains the particular types on offer and illustrates these with examples from around the world. However, it is clear that there are relatively few courses that use PBLonline, and fewer still that use it as an overarching component of a programme. However, it is important to consider the relationship between PBLonline and current conceptions of online learning, so that reflecting on the following questions may be a helpful starting point at the beginning of this chapter:
• How are you using online learning now? • What are your concerns about using PBLonline? • What do you see as the challenges?
