This collection of seventeen articles on virtual environments examines the nexus of aesthetics and semantics in the creation of online interactive spaces. Topics discussed include virtual metaplastici
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
Massively-multiplayer online role-playing games, or virtual worlds, have evolved into virtual communities operating under their own systems of shared norms and private rules. This work analyzes legal
Collaborative virtual learning environments are both two dimensional and three dimensional virtual spaces incorporating multiple interactive aspects or collaborative dialogic forums that link learners
"This book explores social support and stress in Autism-focused virtual communities. It covers topics such as autism and social media, social support and stress, social support assessment, and stress
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
Philosophers, psychologists, sociologists, computer scientists, medical researchers, and theologians share scholastic-based insights into the virtual learning of self and society in their disciplin
This collection of thirteen articles on network security showcases current scholarship in privacy and security in relation to both social relations and programming for virtual environments. Topics dis
This collection of 22 contributed chapters begins with frameworks and principles for talking about virtual collaborative writing, and then continues with discussion of the practicalities. The contribu
In recent years, virtual communities have attracted the attention of scientists and researchers across a variety of disciplines, including the social sciences and several engineering disciplines. This
Kock (information systems, Texas A&M International U.) has edited this collection of research articles on e-collaboration, with expert contributors focusing primarily on the emergence of virtual t
This collection of twenty-eight articles on information and communications technologies showcases current scholarship in online education technology and virtual learning environments. Articles address
"This book developed models of the formation of the research competence of students in the classical, virtual and mixed education. It analyses common approaches to understanding research competence of
The 15 papers in this collection explore the potential of virtual worlds for teaching children and adults, analysis of personalized online training paths, assessment of interoperable tools for Nigeria
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
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
Rather than being about virtual businesses that rely solely on their Internet presence, this book provides research-based guidelines on issues faced by small businesses in establishing and maintaining
More and more people today are making virtual friends, people from all over the world whom they know only through the Internet. Romm-Livermore, a professor at Wayne State University and Setzekorn, a f
Most of the contributors are education scholars or teachers in one of a wide range of disciplines, but a high percentage are from computer and information sciences and concerned more with the design o
"This book is a critical scholarly resource that highlights the issues, challenges, and online engagement experiences to enhance effective teaching and learning in this learning environment. Featuring
"This book explores and identify the unique technological affordances and distinct instructional benefits of MUVE that distinguish itself from other emerging technologies, examines the pedagogical und
"This book presents the concept of cloud computing and explore the various shortcomings of cloud. It highlights the background of assorted issues that arises in the field of cloud computing especially
Keppell (higher education, Charles Sturt U., Australia) et al. draw together 17 articles by researchers in higher education from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and the UK who explore how higher ed
New forms of social media have played a large role in the recent wave of protests across the Middle East and services that were previously not taken seriously in the world of politics, such as Faceboo
Twenty-four essays from teachers, instructional designers and academics from the fields of education and computer technology provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art of Multi-User Virt
The 16 chapters in this collection examine the changing nature of communication and relationships in organizations adopting a remotely-connected work structure. Editor Long leads a writing team from t
