Emerging Technologies in Distance Education (Issues in Distance Education) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1897425767 ISBN 13: 9781897425763

Publisher: Athabasca University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This widely anticipated book harnesses the dispersed knowledge of international experts who highlight pedagogical, organizational, cultural, social, and economic factors that influence the adoption and integration of emerging technologies in distance education. The volume provides expert advice on how educators can launch effective and engaging distance education initiatives in response to technological advancements, changing mindsets, and economic and organizational pressures. Emerging Technologies in Distance Education goes beyond the hype surrounding Web 2.0 technologies and confronts the important issues that researchers and educators need to consider to enhance educational practice.

About this title

About the Author

George Veletsianos is professor at Royal Roads University in British Columbia and holds a Canada Research Chair in Innovative Learning and Technology.

From the Back Cover

A one-stop knowledge resource, Emerging Technologies in Distance Education showcases the international work of research scholars and innovative distance education practitioners who use emerging interactive technologies for teaching and learning at a distance.

From the Inside Flap

A one-stop knowledge resource, Emerging Technologies in Distance Education showcases the international work of research scholars and innovative distance education practitioners who use emerging interactive technologies for teaching and learning at a distance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Athabasca University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1897425767
• ISBN 13: 9781897425763
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350
• Editor: Veletsianos George