Cases on global e-learning practices successes and pitfalls /

• Corporate Author: IGI Global.
• Other Authors: Sharma, Ramesh C., 1962-, Mishra, Sanjaya.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, USA), 2007.
• Subjects: Computer-assisted instruction > Case studies.; Internet in education > Case studies.; Distance education > Case studies.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess

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...

Table of 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.