Anonymity and Learning in Digitally Mediated Communications: Authenticity and Trust in Cyber Communication

Baggio (instructional technology management, La Salle U., author and speaker) and Beldarrain (speaker, author, consultant, cyber educator) explore anonymity and its impact and effects on online identity and learning. While the authors investigate numerous aspects of the topic, common themes throughout are the issues of anonymity, identity, authenticity, and trust. Each chapter addresses concerns, benefits, legal ramifications, action items, and possible solutions for the global campus of the future. Subjects covered include ethical conduct for global learning, intellectual property in an age of open source and anonymity, ethics and morality in the 21st century, the use of avatars and virtual worlds for learning, and groups, games, and community. The book will interest a broad audience, including learners, instructional designers, online instructors, administrators, lawmakers, and the general public. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)