Utilizing open source tools for online teaching and learning applying Linux technologies /

• Main Author: Chao, Lee, 1951-
• Corporate Author: IGI Global.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2009.
• Subjects: Web-based instruction.; Linux device drivers (Computer programs); Operating systems (Computers); Client computer systems; Database development for online courses; Developing online teaching and learning systems; Instructional technology theory; Network development and management; Online course materials; Online teaching and learning; Open source products; Security management; Server development and management; Trends and advances in online teaching
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess
• Physical Description: electronic texts (xix, 344 p. : ill.) : digital files.; Also available in print.
• Format: Mode of access: World Wide Web.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9781605663777 (ebook)
• Access: Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers.

It is necessary for online teaching designers and developers to understand the roles played by open source products in developing and supporting an online learning system. This book covers strategies for using and evaluating open source products for online teaching and learning systems. By going through each phase of the development process, it provides comprehensive coverage on the application of open source products to meet the goals and objectives of instructional technology.