Distance Learning Technology and Applications

Distance Learning Technology and Applications
Author: Daniel Minoli
Publisher: Artech House Publishers
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1996
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

While emphasizing the engineering-related issues, this book examines the business, engineering, and regulatory factors shaping the growth of the distance learning industry, and proposes specific business and application solutions that can speed the process of industry development. The book examines issues affecting potential providers and users, application and networking solutions, and current efforts to build a National Information Infrastructure.

Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Tomei, Lawrence A.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 4032
Release: 2007-07-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1599049368

"This comprehensive, six-volume collection addresses all aspects of online and distance learning, including information communication technologies applied to education, virtual classrooms, pedagogical systems, Web-based learning, library information systems, virtual universities, and more. It enables libraries to provide a foundational reference to meet the information needs of researchers, educators, practitioners, administrators, and other stakeholders in online and distance learning"--Provided by publisher.

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Distance Education

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Distance Education
Author: Kose, Utku
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2014-07-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466662778

"This book seeks to examine the efforts made to bridge the gap between student and educator with computer applications through an in-depth discussion of applications employed to overcome the problems encountered during educational processes"--Provided by publisher.

System and Technology Advancements in Distance Learning

System and Technology Advancements in Distance Learning
Author: Vivek Kumar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Distance education
ISBN: 9781466620322

"This book reviews distance learning programs and software systems, outlining computational methods, algorithms, implemented prototype systems, and applications of open and distance learning"--Provided by publisher.

Innovative Applications of Online Pedagogy and Course Design

Innovative Applications of Online Pedagogy and Course Design
Author: Sharma, Ramesh C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2018-05-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 152255467X

New tools and technologies are being developed to cater to the e-learning triangle of content, technology, and services. These developments (in technology, needs of students, emergence of new modes of education like MOOCs or flipped classrooms, etc.) have resulted in a change in the approach to teaching. Innovative Applications of Online Pedagogy and Course Design is a critical publication that explores e-learning as a tool for instructional delivery across various kinds of educational institutions and at all levels. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as distance education, cumulative sentence analysis, and primary teacher training, this book is geared toward educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners seeking current and relevant research on instructional design and delivery in online and technology-based courses.

Evaluation and Implementation of Distance Learning: Technologies, Tools and Techniques

Evaluation and Implementation of Distance Learning: Technologies, Tools and Techniques
Author: Belanger, France
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 254
Release: 1999-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1930708548

The twentieth century has seen the creation and evolution of technologies beyond imagination a century ago. The computer has enabled the digital presentation of knowledge, and increased the speed with which information can be captured and processed. The acceptance of these technologies has led to a new alternative for providing education and training--distance learning. This book focuses on the processes, techniques and tools that are being used to successfully plan, implement and operate distance learning projects.

Learning Management System Technologies and Software Solutions for Online Teaching: Tools and Applications

Learning Management System Technologies and Software Solutions for Online Teaching: Tools and Applications
Author: Kats, Yefim
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2010-05-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1615208542

"This book gives a general coverage of learning management systems followed by a comparative analysis of the particular LMS products, review of technologies supporting different aspect of educational process, and, the best practices and methodologies for LMS-supported course delivery"--Provided by publisher.

Learning Theory and Online Technologies

Learning Theory and Online Technologies
Author: Linda Harasim
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2012-03-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136937757

Learning Theory and Online Technologies offers a powerful overview of the current state of elearning, a foundation of its historical roots and growth, and a framework for distinguishing among the major approaches to elearning. It effectively addresses pedagogy (how to design an effective online environment for learning), evaluation (how to know that students are learning), and history (how past research can guide successful online teaching and learning outcomes). An ideal textbook for undergraduate education and communication programs, and Educational Technology Masters, PhD, and Certificate programs, readers will find Learning Theory and Online Technologies provides a synthesis of the key advances in elearning theory, the key frameworks of research, and clearly links theory and research to successful learning practice.