This volume contains 19 essays by education and other researchers from North America, China, Europe, and Australia, who discuss the rationale, context, pedagogies, and practices of inclusive educat
Researchers integrate theoretical fundamentals and methods of managing tacit knowledge in such areas of business as marketing, management, human resources, design, thinking, and design research th
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
Business management researchers and others explore entrepreneurship and innovation in smart cities from such perspectives as digital swarms: social interaction and emergent phenomena in personal c
Materials and other scientists from Asia, the Middle East, the UK, and the US provide 15 chapters that outline advances in environmental materials, particularly the use of biomass and waste for ad
This book unites US and international contributors in educational communication, human resource development, educational psychology, distance education, cultural studies, and information technology
Specialists in online education assemble recent research into the social and emotional aspects of online education that serve to enhance the experience of both the online learner and the online te
Teachers of writing and literature explore ways of teaching writing and composition in the context of massive open online courses (MOOCs). Their topics include digital citizens as writers: new lit
Contributors from education and various sciences help educators and researchers teach scientific subjects to people with little or no scientific background in such a way that the people can underst
Editor Donna M. Velliaris presents readers with a collection of academic essays and scholarly articles focused on various aspects of academic misconduct in higher education, as well as the practice
Computer scientists explore fundamental and applied research in geographical information systems (GIS) for students, instructors, researchers, and anyone interested in using or understanding such
"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
An international group of researchers working in education and other fields provides 22 chapters on issues related to technology, management, governance, administration, policy, and leadership in high
An international group of educators provides 35 essays on teacher education and professional development projects around the world. They describe programs and strategies, such as the implementation of
Scholars of engineering, business, art, medicine, and other fields explore methods and technologies for teaching creative problem solving in higher education. They discuss the context of higher educat
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,
Scholars of architecture, history, art, information, and other fields survey emerging technologies for the digital preservation and analysis of architectural-archaeological heritage. Their topics are
Contributors from a wide range of humanities and natural and social sciences explore theoretical aspects of indigenous knowledge systems. Their topics include learning and asserting an African indigen
Researchers and practitioners in archaeology, architecture, computers, and electronics explore technology that preservationists can use in locating, identifying, restoring, and displaying architectura
"This book focuses on intelligent methods and techniques for recognizing and storing dynamic patterns, emphasizing topics related to artificial intelligence, pattern management, and algorithm developm
This work gathers international contributors in educational technology and bilingual and foreign language education at elementary through secondary and higher education levels. They detail the latest
This volume brings together an international group of higher education faculty for 30 chapters on study abroad programs and issues in higher education. They discuss short-term trends and demographics
This work unites US and international contributors (many affiliated with Columbia University) in instructional technology, education, disabilities, cognitive studies, software development, teaching, a
As educational standards continue to transform, it has become essential for educators and pre-service teachers to receive the support and training necessary to effectively instruct their students and
The digital age provides ample opportunities for enhanced learning experiences for students; however, it can also present challenges for educators who must adapt to and implement new technologies in t
Internet usage has become a facet of everyday life, especially as more technological advances have made it easier to connect to the web from virtually anywhere in the developed world. However, with th
As the population of the world continues to surge upwards, it is apparent that the global economy is unable to meet the nutritional needs of such a large populace. In an effort to circumvent a deepeni
Intellectual disabilities can be difficult to detect in children prior to their school-age years. Throughout their lives, individuals with intellectual disabilities may require specialized care and su
The concept of “chaos”, and chaos theory, though it is a field of study specifically in the field of mathematics with applications in physics, engineering, economics, management, and education, has al
Fairness in the workplace is a key element to the successful management and development of an organization. By evaluating the treatment of employees within educational settings, as well as examining t
Diversity in the workforce can be attributed to both a popular, cultural shift and legislative intervention. Despite these forces, discrimination endures in all aspects of Western society from educati
The integration of technology has become so deeply rooted into modern society that the upcoming generation of students has never known a world without such innovations. This defining trait calls for a
The management of quality and sustainability in higher education institutions ensures that proper standards are maintained. Such enforced standardization allows for the highest caliber of training opp
Modern optimization approaches have attracted many research scientists, decision makers and practicing researchers in recent years as powerful intelligent computational techniques for solving several
Editors Normore, Long, and Javidi present readers with a collection of academic and expert perspectives on communication, conflict-resolution, and contemporary leadership. The editors have organized t
Educators from North America, Africa, Australia, and South Korea provide 20 chapters detailing strategies and frameworks for promoting 21st-century skills and technology in teaching and learning and t
This volume contains 21 chapters contributed by education and other specialists from the US, Australia, South America, and South Africa, who detail practices that support the use of intercultural comm
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
In the era of globalization, awareness surrounding issues of violence and human rights violations has reached an all-time high. In a world where billions of human beings have the potential to create e
Researchers and practitioners in computer sciences, heritage preservation, engineering, the arts and art history, and other fields, mostly from Mediterranean Europe, explore how electronic technologie
