E-Learning: Concepts and Practice

Bryn Holmes

ISBN 10: 1412911117 / ISBN 13: 9781412911115

Editore: SAGE Publications Inc, United States, Thousand Oaks, 2006

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e-Learning is now an essential component of education. Globalization, the proliferation of information available on the Internet and the importance of knowledge-based economies have added a whole new dimension to teaching and learning. As more tutors, students and trainees, and institutions adopt online learning there is a need for resources that will examine and inform this field. Using examples from around the world, the authors of e-Learning: Concepts and Practices provide an in-depth examination of past, present and future e-learning approaches, and explore the implications of applying e-learning in practice. Topics include: - educational evolution - enriching the learning experience - learner empowerment - design concepts and considerations - creation of e-communities - communal constructivism This book is essential reading for anyone involved in technology enhanced learning systems, whether an expert or coming new to the area. It will be of particular relevance to those involved in teaching or studying for information technology in education degrees, in training through e-learning courses and with developing e-learning resources. Bryn Holmes is an assistant professor in Education at Concordia University, Montreal and director of an Internet company, Inishnet, which offers research and consultancy in online education. John Gardner is a professor of education at Queens University, Belfast and his main research areas include policy and practice in information and communications technology in education. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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• Titolo: E-Learning: Concepts and Practice
• Editore: SAGE Publications Inc, United States, Thousand Oaks
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1412911117
• ISBN 13: 9781412911115
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Very Good
• Peso: 345 grammi

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Riassunto

E-learning is now an essential component of education. Using examples from around the globe, the authors of E-Learning provide an in-depth examination of past and future e-learning approaches, and explore the implications of applying e-learning in practice. Topic include educational evolution; enriching the learning experience; extended learning; empowering learning; evolving theories of learning; emancipatory learning; and the creation of ecommunities

Informazioni sull?autore

Professor John Gardner (PhD  MSc  PGCE  BSc  FBCS  CITP  CEng  AcSS FCIEA) is Deputy Principal (Education and Students) at the University of Stirling. His main research and teaching interests include policy and practice in all sectors of education, particularly in relation to assessment and information technology.He has over 120 academic publications and has authored or co-authored seven books, the most recent being: Assessment and Learning (2012, Sage), Developing Teacher Assessment (2010, McGraw-Hill/Open University) and The Classroom X-Factor (2011, Routledge).