This collection of twenty-one articles on online and digital learning showcases current scholarship surrounding the use of open educational resources (OER) and open source projects related to distance
Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice provides a resource for researchers and practitioners in the area of online collaborative learning (also known as CSCL, computer-supported collaborat
An increasing number of global institutions look to advancements in technology to enhance access to learning and development and, in doing so, seek collaborative opportunities to maximize the benefits
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Recent advances in internet architecture have led to the advent and subsequent explosion of cloud computing technologies, providing businesses with a powerful toolbox of collaborative digital resource
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With the integration of technology into education systems, our society has begun to embrace the new approaches we have taken towards transforming traditional learning environments into active learning
Learning environments continue to change considerably and is no longer confined to the face-to-face classroom setting. As learning options have evolved, educators must adopt a variety of pedagogical s
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Due to the growth of internet and mobile applications, relationship marketing continues to evolve as technology offers more collaborative and social communication opportunities. Managing Customer Trus
Developments in online learning and its design are areas that continue to grow in order to enhance students learning environments and experiences. However, in the implementation of new technologies, t
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International contributors in educational technology, adult education, multiculturalism, and instructional systems address blended learning and teaching, stressing that blended learning should not onl
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This collection of fifteen articles on advanced computer networking showcases current scholarship relating to social network and other collaborative and network-aware technologies. The work is divided
Educators, computer scientists, and electrical and mechanical engineers explore the impact on learning, attitudes, and workforce development of robotic learning platforms in formal classroom learning,
College educators share their experiences engaging their students in transformative learning communities and examine the aesthetic and pedagogical elements of designing online learning environments. T
Eighteen case studies describe experiences with online education programs in emerging countries, personalized learning environments, inclusive learning for social change, and international partnership
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A Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD) is a serious and complex developmental disability that persists into adulthood. Children and young adults affected face many difficulties not experienced by those
"This book expertly combines informative chapters and relevant case studies on the effective use of technology to enhance online education for students of varying learning styles and abilities"--
The discipline of education is a multi-faceted system that must constantly integrate new strategies and procedures to ensure successful learning experiences. Enhancements in education provide learners
In the twenty-first century, learning—and the definition of education—is changing. New digital, online, and social tools have the ability to transform the classroom and engage learners like never befo
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