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
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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 thr...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to open source products
• Instructional technology theory for online teaching/learning system
• Technology requirements of online teaching/learning systems
• Network development and management
• Server development and management
• Database development for online courses
• Class management
• Security management
• Client computer system and remote access
• Design and development of online course materials
• Implementation and evaluation of online courses
• Trends and advances.