"This book demonstrates that standardised mix-mode of complementary various online learning tools is required to cater for student from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds and across
"This book provides the latest research and developments to determine the disengagement detection of students or learners through online learning system. It explores how detecting and analyzing studen
"This book explores where education is heading in terms of Self-Directed Learning and the way individuals seek and learn information in the Digital Age. It assists educators in examining the importanc
"This book assists readers to explore the use of mobile technology to support constructivism and meaningful learning. Also, how mobile devices can be used to support collaborative approaches to learni
"This book explores the current efforts in service-learning to engage with diverse communities, specific issues and strengths associated with those communities, and strategies for assessing and reflec
Meeuwse and Mason emphasize the relevance of personalizing professional learning for educators, which they define as utilizing staff members in the decision-making, planning, and implementation ph
"This book serves as a conceptual introduction to the development of visual assessments. The book was written for those interested in development of image-based assessments with a scientific process,
In flipped learning, explains Swart, students watch and listen to his lectures and read the accompanying notes online--at their leisure, when they would traditionally be doing homework. Then when t
Computer scientists describe the current state and trends in big data analytics, its technologies, and applications. Among their topics are a brief review on deep learning and types of implementati
In this book, author Jonathan R. White presents readers with a comprehensive examination of the implications of online communication in computer-assisted language learning and other language learn
Researchers in education, education technology, and computers introduce educators to the use of virtual worlds for teaching and learning, and lead them through a number of experiences and the conc
Contributors from a wide range of technical and social sciences explore the use of open and distance learning to accomplish sustainable development. Their topics include how information and commun
Writing for researchers and educators, Deur clarifies notions of self-directed learning (SDL) as it relates to students in primary school. She examines the role and function of SDL knowledge in de
The 12 chapters in this volume deal with the administration of open and distance learning programs. Contributors working in education and technology around the world address 21st-century skills; l
Model-based design uses a physical model of equipment or a process for system design, simulation, verification, and validation against requirements throughout the product development cycle, says Wu
Ramrez-Montoya presents readers with a collection of research perspectives on the use of contemporarily available and emerging educational technologies to drive STEM learning in a variety of educa
Scholars mainly of education but also of engineering and other fields explore the role of metacognition in higher education, discussing a ubiquitous learning environment for the 21st century genera
Educators, technologists, and instructional designers from North America, Europe, Algeria, and Thailand present 19 articles on innovative pedagogies and technologies for online learning in higher
Explaining how to develop and evaluate decision support systems based on web data mining, computer scientists cover developing decision support systems, developing web mining systems, developing ef
Specialists in foreign language learning and teaching explore the intersection of computer-aided language approaches with multicultural sensitivities, both for language teachers and for other educ
This volume brings together 22 articles by an international group of education and other faculty, who describe student-driven learning strategies for the 21st-century classroom (from middle school
"This book is a pivotal reference source for the latest academic research on the use of competency-based testing in higher education institutions, focusing on innovative practices, strategies, and rea
Language educators and others from Asia, the Middle East, the US, and the UK provide 12 chapters on the use of flipped instruction methods and digital technologies in second language learning. They di
Many of this book’s international contributors are classroom teachers and teacher educators; others are experts in youth cinema and film education, communication, and technology for learning. Most of
Educators are finding that communication and interaction are at the core of a successful web-based classroom. This interactivity fosters community, which contributes to effective and meaningful learni
Improvements in the application of online learning technologies are continually on the rise as the expectation for individuals to obtain a higher education grows and more people are seeking alternativ
The notion of a flipped classroom draws on such concepts as active learning, student engagement, hybrid course design, and course podcasting. The value of a flipped class is in the repurposing of clas
Converting today's onslaught of information into usable knowledge is one of the main challenges facing us in the modern era. This volume covers a wide range of topics, from ontology learning to data m
Theng (Swinburne U. of Technology, Malaysia) compiles 10 chapters that consider assistive and augmentive communication to aid in communication, social skills, spatial learning, and e-learning for the
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) seeks to integrate theory learned in the classroom with real experience in the work world. An international group of contributors, most Australia, Ireland, and France, r
Blended learning is defined here as a combination of face-to-face teaching with computer-mediated instruction. Scholars mostly of education and psychology, but also mathematics, medicine, law, and lan
This work for faculty, librarians, and instructional designers presents best practices for planning, designing, and producing effective podcasts for second-language learning and acquisition. Academics
This collection of sixteen articles on the planning and implementation of e-learning programs examines the effects of culture on effective program design and presents a discussion of the unique charac
Dunkels et al. (applied educational science, Umea U., Sweden) assemble 14 articles that research current areas related to young people's use of interactive media in learning, knowledge exchange, and b
This collection of fifteen articles on learning and teaching in rich virtual environments presents recent research on the nexus of pedagogy and virtual worlds. The volume is divided into five sections
Fifteen articles on the theory and application of adaptive database search and retrieval technologies showcase current research in the growing field of machine learning algorithms. Divided into sectio
International contributors in education, psychology, technology, and telecommunications engineering describe recent theory and applications in the field of computer supported collaborative learning (C
Contributors from education, educational psychology, and education technology explore the relationship between self-regulated learning and information and communication technology from both theoretica
This work walks readers through different approaches for every step in the process of assessing and evaluating adult learning in the field of career and technical education. Contributors are leading s
This book includes contributions from academics, policy makers, and practitioners focused on providing a reference edition for professionals interested in applications of technology-enhanced learning
