Emerging Technologies in Distance Education

Authors

George Veletsianos

Synopsis

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.

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. Emerging Technologies in Distance Education 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. The volume goes beyond the hype surrounding Web 2.0 technologies and highlights the important issues that researchers and educators need to consider to enhance educational practice.

Author Biography

George Veletsianos
Dr. George Veletsianos is an assistant professor of instructional technology at the University of Texas. His research and teaching interests include the design, development, and evaluation of digital learning environments, with a focus on adventure learning, virtual characters, emerging technologies, and the learner experience. He holds MA and PhD degrees in learning technologies from the University of Minnesota and has published extensively in the fields of learning and instructional technologies. His presentations, publications, and most recent thoughts on education can be found at www.veletsianos.com.

Published

August 10, 2012

Details about the available publication format: Paperback

Paperback

ISBN-13 (15)

978-1-897425-76-3

Date of first publication (11)

July 2010

Physical Dimensions

Details about the available publication format: Ebook

Ebook

ISBN-13 (15)

978-1-897425-77-0

Date of first publication (11)

July 2010

Details about the available publication format: Free PDF

Free PDF

ISBN-13 (15)

978-1-897425-77-0

Date of first publication (11)

July 2010