International Handbook of E-Learning Volume 1: Theoretical Perspectives and Research

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Badrul H. Khan, Mohamed Ally
Routledge, 20 de fev. de 2015 - 426 páginas

The International Handbook of e-Learning, Volume 1 provides a comprehensive compendium of research and theory in all aspects of e-learning, one of the most significant ongoing global developments in the entire field of education. Covering history, design models, instructional strategies, best practices, competencies, evaluation, assessment, and more, these twenty-seven contributions tackle the tremendous potential and flexibility inherent to this rapidly growing new paradigm. Past and present empirical research frames each chapter, while future research needs are discussed in relation to both confirmed practice and recent changes in the field. The book will be of interest to anyone seeking to create and sustain meaningful, supportive learning environments within today’s anytime, anywhere framework, from teachers, administrators, and policy makers to corporate and government trainers.

 

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1 Introduction to Elearning
1
2 Historical Perspectives on Elearning
41
Past Present and Future
51
4 The Quality of Massive Open Online Courses
65
5 Instructional Theory and Technology for the New Paradigm of Education
79
6 Pedagogical Development Elearning and Teaching in Higher Education
93
Strategies to Promote Engagement While Minimizing Unnecessary Cognitive Load and Stress
115
8 Formulating Best Practices and Guidelines for Emerging Elearning Technologies
127
A Practical Guide for Adapting FacetoFace Course Materials for Effective Online Delivery
227
17 Practical Strategies for Motivating and Retaining Elearners
247
18 Accessibility and Instructional Design in Elearning
257
19 An Overview of Accessible Elearning
269
20 Elearning Evaluation
279
21 Designing and Evaluating Elearning Interactions
295
22 A Theory of Mobile Learning
309
23 Developing Instructional Materials and Assessments for Mobile Learning
319

9 Revisiting the Need for Strategic Planning for Elearning in Higher Education
139
10 Elearning DesignFrom Instructional Events to Elements
153
11 Competences for Teaching and Learning in an Elearning Setting
171
12 Creating Online Courses StepbyStep
181
A Competential Model for Students When Learning Online
197
Five Approaches That Empower Students and Educators in the Twentyfirst Century
207
15 Learner Interaction in Elearning
217
24 Emerging Learning Ecologies as a New Challenge and Essence for Elearning
331
25 The Leadership Imperative for Higher Education in the Twentyfirst Century
343
26 Leadership Challenges in Online Distance Education
357
Rethinking Purpose and Design
375
Glossary
385
Index
389
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Dr. Badrul Khan is the founder of McWeadon Education, a professional development institution. He previously served as Founding Director of the Educational Technology Leadership (ETL) graduate cohort program at The George Washington University, Founding Director of the Educational Technology (ET) graduate program at the University of Texas, Brownsville, and Instructional Designer and Evaluation Specialist in the School of Medicine at Indiana University, Indianapolis. Professor Khan has the credit of first coining the phrase Web-based instruction and popularizing the concept through his bestselling 1997 book Web-Based Instruction, which paved the way for the new field of e-learning.

Dr. Mohamed Ally is Professor in the Centre for Distance Education and Researcher in the Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute (TEKRI) at Athabasca University, Canada. He previously served as Director of the Centre of Distance Education at Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University. He is Past-President of the International Federation of Training and Development Organizations (IFTDO) and a Founding Director of the International Association of Mobile Learning (IamLearn).

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