Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewE-learning is at an exciting point in its development; its potential in terms of research is great and its impact on institutional practices is fully recognised. This book defines e-learning as a field of research, highlighting the complex issues, activities and tensions that characterise the area. Written by a team of experienced researchers and commented upon by internationally recognised experts, this book engages researchers and practitioners in critical discussion and debate about the findings emerging from the field and the associated impact on practice. Key topics examined include: access and inclusion the social-cultural contexts of e-learning organisational structures, processes and identities technical aspects of learning research – using tools and resources approaches to learning and teaching practices and associated learning theories designing for e-learning and the management of educational resources professional roles and identities the evolution of e-assessment collaboration, motivation and educational evaluation. Contemporary Perspectives in E-Learning Research provides a synthesis of research, giving readers a grounding in contemporary e-learning scholarship whilst identifying the debates that make it such a lively and fast-moving area. A landmark text in an evolving field, this book will prove invaluable for all researchers, practitioners, policy makers and students who engage with e-learning. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gráinne Conole (The Open University, UK) , Martin Oliver (Institute of Education, University College London, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.589kg ISBN: 9780415393935ISBN 10: 0415393930 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 31 October 2006 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'Contemporary perspectives in e-learning research is a useful book for those actively pursuing research in this area.' - British Journal of Educational Technology 'Esssential reading for anyone interested in understanding more about the research and practice of e-learning.' - Teaching in Higher Education <p>'Contemporary perspectives in e-learning research is a useful book for those actively pursuing research in this area.' - British Journal of Educational Technology<p>'Esssential reading for anyone interested in understanding more about the research and practice of e-learning.' - Teaching in Higher Education <p>'Contemporary perspectives in e-learning research is a useful book for those actively pursuing research in this area.' - British Journal of Educational Technology <p>'Esssential reading for anyone interested in understanding more about the research and practice of e-learning.' - Teaching in Higher Education Author InformationThe Open University, UK London Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
