"This book identifies the role of digital technology in personalized learning, brings together research in personalized learning with a focus on cognitive, affective and metacogntive functionality of
Recent work on the development of web-based learning systems, by contributors from around the world, addresses technical, social, and conceptual issues. Specific topics include virtual communities of
This book offers students, instructors, and researchers insight on current progress in language and cultural e-learning. Part I mainly focuses on research in learning languages with ICTs, and Part II
Editors Spratt (education, U. of New England, UK) and Lajbcygier, an independent investment expert, have collected these research articles on e- learning technologies and evidence-based assessment app
Philosophers, psychologists, sociologists, computer scientists, medical researchers, and theologians share scholastic-based insights into the virtual learning of self and society in their disciplin
The book is not about how to design reusable content or how to implement technological platforms. Rather, it is about using socio-culturally based research in the study of workplace e-learning. Remtul
This collection presents several design approaches to technology enhanced learning based on interactive behavior, cognitive theories, and affective characteristics. The 15 chapters discuss the transit
A new model is provided for developing technology-based instruction for traditional, adult, and distance education students, involving a five-step process focused on the learner, learning theories, re
The 14 chapters in this collection explore the possibilities of web-based software for supporting learning via group interaction. The contributors describe the different Web 2.0 and social software to
Written by academics mainly in the US, the essays of this collection offer descriptions and analysis of online learning models, approaches, and results based on the authors' own experiences. The chapt
Author and educator Kalyuga (U. of New South Wales) outlines theory and research-based recommendations on information presentation techniques in both multimedia and electronic learning environments. T
Online Science Learning: Best Practices and Technologies reviews trends and efforts in Web-based science instruction and evaluates contemporary philosophies and pedagogies of online science instructi
The 20 papers in this collection explore different approaches to mobile and cooperative e-learning, virtual laboratories, web-based course forums, multimedia tools, conference systems, and other web-b
"This book provides an overview of the multiple-case study methodology used to describe how various maker sites designed their learning methodology and supported learning communities from an European
"This book provides an overview of the multiple-case study methodology used to describe how various maker sites designed their learning methodology and supported learning communities from an American
"This book helps lay the groundwork for how to use the large amounts of available data from the myriad online learning systems. Its approach of looking at online learning data will advance the field o
"This book explores new interactive platforms that contain elements related to these senses so that learning is more complete and dynamic between teacher and student. It shows new learning platforms,
Education and other scholars mainly from the US present 17 chapters on creating, growing, and sustaining e-learning programs in higher education. They focus on program planning and quality standards,
The integration of technology into educational settings has revolutionized classroom instruction in recent years. By properly utilizing available digital resources, students’ learning experiences can
Parsons (information systems, Massey U., New Zealand) draws together 19 articles published in the first issue (2009) of the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning on combining e-learning
Edited by Parsons (founding editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning), this volume explores mobile learning experiences in a variety of subjects, such as medicine, h
This anthology reviews open source software issues in the e-learning environment. Topics covered include Web 2.0 technologies in e-learning, the roll of free and open source software in education, bui
This work proposes a conceptual framework for distance language learning and provides principles for understanding, designing, and running distance language learning environments, addressing component
Hybrid learning (or blended learning) combines face-to-face instruction with computer-mediated instruction. This book collects work from Asia, Europe, the US, and Australia by professionals in educati
For distance education practitioners, administrators, librarians, and students, Gearhart (distance education, Troy U.) compiles 15 cases on distance learning course delivery and learning outcomes. Cas
This work presents international examples of online learning and blended learning, a mixture of traditional face-to-face instruction and online learning experiences. The cases focus on the challenges
With the advent of Web 2.0, e-learning has the potential to become more personal, social, and flexible. This collection describes the latest research, case studies, best practices, pedagogical approac
Communities of practice (CoPs) have been recognized as effective environments to support collaborative learning among professionals, organizations, and educational institutions. This work compiles rec
Editors Stacey (education, Deakin U., Australia) and Gerbic (teacher education and adult learning, Auckland U. of Technology, New Zealand) have compiled the latest research on effective blended learni
Karacapilidis (management information systems, U. of Patras, Greece) introduces 19 chapters aimed at helping researchers, educators, and others to understand and incorporate Web-based concepts and tec
This collection of research articles, of interest to both academics and educational practitioners, surveys mobile learning research and projects and discusses the latest mobile learning environments b
The 17 papers in this collection explore the development and assessment of online programs, the use of technology for collaborative learning, and the potential of learning technology for developing sk
"This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area of critical thinking strategies in pre-service learning environments. It also provides insigh
"This book focuses on educational approaches that incorporate technology application and by which students may self-regulate their learning. It also focuses on modern day technology requirements in th
"This book focuses on non-traditional education, schools, non-profit or corporate learning and development and delves into the quilt that makes up the higher education space. It explores connectedness
"This book explores critical theory and transformative learning and addresses the interconnectedness of the two important theories and praxis. It offers an in-depth description of key theories and con
"This book focuses on exploring a variety of research traditions in the field of FL learning/acquisition--at home and/or abroad--including: approaches to identity, ethnographic inquiry, investigation
"This book provides a wide range of frameworks to help teacher educators and other researchers examine the benefits, challenges, and opportunities for employing service-learning as the driving framewo
"This book explores ideas, experiences, and knowledge in combining computer technology with language teaching and learning. It addresses the impact of and innovation in information communication techn
"This book explores the extraction and prediction of patterns at multiple levels of abstraction. It involves a procedure handling both numeric and nominal data at once using a single method and the me