Contemporary perspectives in e-learning research :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
themes, methods, and impact on practice /
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Gráinne Conole and Martin Oliver.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Routledge,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (263 pages)
SERIES
Series Title
The open and flexible learning series
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
E-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. -- Back cover.
Text of Note
E-learning is now established as a field of research and this book defines the characteristics, nature, scope and practice of the field. The first part of the book describes the context of learning technologies, and the second half goes on to consider the use of these technologies in learning and teaching.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Contemporary perspectives in e-learning research.
International Standard Book Number
0415393949
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Education, Higher-- Computer-assisted instruction-- Research-- Great Britain.
Education, Higher-- Effect of technological innovations on-- Great Britain.
Enseignement supérieur-- Enseignement assisté par ordinateur-- Recherche-- Grande-Bretagne.
Enseignement supérieur, Effets des innovations sur l'-- Grande-Bretagne.
EDUCATION-- Higher.
Education, Higher-- Effect of technological innovations on.