Emerging Technologies in Distance Education (Issues in Distance Education)

Emerging Technologies in Distance Education (Issues in Distance Education) by Veletsianos, George. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781897425763.

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.