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Although online education is becoming an important long-term strategy for higher learning instructors, blended learning through a balanced mix of traditional face-to-face instructional activities with appropriately designed online learning experiences is expected to become an even more...

This publication addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with information and communication technologies (ICTs) as related to education. From discussing new and innovative educational paradigms and learning models resulting from ICTs to addressing future student needs and...

"This book provides a variety of essential case studies that explore the benefits and pedagogical successes of distance learning, blended learning, collaborative learning environments, computer-supported group-based learning, and professional learning communities"--Provided by publisher.

The implementation of a University 2.0 model / Domenico Consoli -- Using social media as a concept and tool for teaching marketing information systems / Theodosios Tsiakis -- The use of new web-based technologies in strategies of teaching gender studies / Madalina Manolache, Monica Patrut --...

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This book is a comprehensive overview of standards, practices and possibilities of course management systems in higher education. Course Management Systems for Learning: Beyond Accidental Pedagogy focuses on what the current knowledge is (in best practices, research, standards and...