Cases on global e-learning practices successes and pitfalls
Title:
Cases on global e-learning practices successes and pitfalls
Author:
Sharma, Ramesh C., 1962-
ISBN:
9781599043425
Publication Information:
Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, USA), 2007.
Physical Description:
electronic texts (xiv, 356 p. : ill.) : digital files.
Contents:
Section I: Cases on Completely Online Learning Systems: Chapter I. Online Learning with the Use of WebCT Vista / Alina M. Zapalska, Dallas Brozik -- Chapter II. Combining Synchronous and Asynchronous Distance Learning for Adult Training in Military Environments / Ilias Maglogiannis, Kostas Karpouzis -- Chapter III. A Case Study on Education Networks and Brokerage / Gunnar Martin ... [et al.] -- Chapter IV. Transitioning to E-Learning: Teaching the Teachers / Carmen Gonzales ... [et al.] -- Chapter V. Using E-Learning to Globalize a Teacher Education Program / Hilary Wilder -- Chapter VI. Delivery of a Social Science Online Program in India / Shobhita Jain -- Chapter VII. Introducing Integrated E-Portfolio across Courses in a Postgraduate Program in Distance and Online Education / Madhumita Bhattacharya -- Chapter VIII. The Mediated Action of Educational Reform: An Inquiry into Collaborative Online Professional Development / Donna L. Russell -- Chapter IX. VIPER: Evaluation of an Integrated Group VoiceIP Software Application for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education / John Beaumont-Kerridge -- Chapter X. Investigating Patterns of Cognitive and Interactive Acts in an Online Student Cooperative Program / Lucio Teles, Nancy Johnston.
Section II: Cases on Blended Online Learning Systems: Chapter XI. Learning Sport Management through Interaction with the Real World / Alistair Inglis, Matthew Nicholson, Clare Hanlon -- Chapter XII. Experimentation and Challenge: Online Criminology at the University of Bologna / Raffaella Sette -- Chapter XIII. Learning Computer Science over the Web: The ViSCoS Odyssey / Jarkko Suhonen, Erkki Sutinen -- Chapter XIV. Fiji Implements Blended E-Learning as Appropriate Flexible Learning / Elspeth McKay -- Chapter XV. Project-Based Learning in Chemical Engineering Education Using Distance Education Tools / Katia Tannous -- Chapter XVI. The "Pastoral" in Virtual Space: A Tale of Two Systems and How E-Learning Practitioners Re-Make Them / Mary Griffiths, Michael Griffiths -- Chapter XVII. Using Scenario-Based Learning for E-Learning in Vocational Education / K. C. Chu -- Chapter XVIII. An E-Workshop Model for Teacher Training / Yan Hanbing, Zhu Zhiting.
Section III: Cases on Resource-Based Online Learning System: Chapter XIX. Creating a Multimedia Instructional Product for Medical School Students / Mitchell Weisburgh -- Chapter XX. Hard Fun: A Case Study on a Community Problem Solving Learning Resource / Colette Wanless-Sobel -- Chapter XXI. ESPORT Demonstration Project, Canada / Patrick J. Fahy, Patrick Cummins -- Chapter XXII. EBS E-Learning and Social Integrity / Byung Ro Lim -- Chapter XXIII. Case Studies on Learners and Instructors in an E-Learning Ecosystem / Vive Kumar ... [et al.] -- Conclusion: E-Learning Best Practices and Lessons Learned: A Summary / Sanjaya Mishra, Ramesh C. Sharma.
Abstract:
E-learning has assumed a significant role in the educational sector in both face-to-face learning and distance learning forms. Universities all over the globe have adopted e-learning methodology, or are planning to implement it in the near future. Cases on Global E-Learning Practices: Successes and Pitfalls looks into global practices of e-learning, examining the successes and failures of e-learning professionals. It provides a judicious mix of practical experiences and research in the form of case studies. This book shows how to design instructional strategies for e-learning, illustrates the application of e-learning with case studies, and reviews the potential of e-learning in education and training. Cases on Global E-Learning Practices: Successes and Pitfalls gives an understanding of the practical implementation of e-learning technologies, including what to do and what to avoid.
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