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Brings together cases outlining the practical aspect of formal, non-formal, and informal online learning. This book introduces conceptual aspects of these types of learning, knowledge-base, new learning paradigms, policy implications, evaluation and concerns, design, and development of online learning.

Offers an engaging look at how mobile technologies are aiding educators in providing new, innovative ways to enhance student learning experiences. Featuring relevant topics such as switch access technology, digital portfolios, dual enrollment students, and place conscious education, this is a reliable resource for academics, educators, students.

The integration of technology into educational settings has revolutionized classroom instruction in recent years. This volume is an authoritative reference source for the latest research on the use and benefits of technological tools in contemporary classrooms and showcases how these devices improve the overall learning process.

Presents the current research on m-learning and strategies to leverage mobile devices in educational contexts. It also addresses the importance of communication, community, and mobility in modern classrooms, while offering a comprehensive overview of the theory and pedagogy associated with this new technology.

Though educational methods such as distance and e-learning have addressed our modern, knowledge-based society's requirement for innovative approaches to performing educational activities, room for improvement still exists. This title examines the efforts made to bridge the gap between student and educator with computer applications.

Learning environments continue to change considerably and is no longer confined to the face-to-face classroom setting. As learning options have evolved, educators must adopt a variety of pedagogical strategies and innovative technologies to enable learning. This title compiles pedagogical strategies and technologies and their outcomes that have been successfully applied in blended instruction.

Explores software architectures and platforms used to support distributed and mobile e-learning systems.

Discusses emerging issues surrounding the administration of non-traditional education practices. Highlighting relevant topics that include policy development, quality assurance, accreditation, and assessment systems, this publication is an ideal reference source for educators, academics, graduate students, and researchers interested in the progression of open and distance education.

A broad range of theoretical perspectives on, and practical illustrations of, the field of e-simulations for educating the professions in blended learning environments. Authors articulate various views on the nature of professions and professionalism, the nature and roles that various types of e-simulations play in contributing to developing an array of professional capabilities.

Investigates m-learning applications in developed and developing countries as individuals and groups embrace mobile systems. It expands on existing perspectives, applications, theories, and philosophies, while also exploring how blended learning practices have developed into mobile learning opportunities.

Provides perspectives on new approaches to learning theory and practice in increasingly mobile, immersive environments. Situated at the intersection of theory and practice, this book provides foundational research on the development and implementation of mobile games, the delivery of mobile and blended learning, and philosophical underpinnings of this emerging discipline.

Provides information about open source products used in each phase of the mobile learning. Comparison of popular open source products and their usability in a mobile learning system is given in selected chapters. The book also presents possible solutions to the challenges encountered in the mobile learning system construction, management, and course material development.

Although internet technologies have transformed the concept of professional development by providing the opportunity for virtual learning environments in a non-traditional setting, the implementation of professional distance education programmes still poses a challenge. This examines the best practices for executing technology applications and the utilisation of distance education techniques.

Provides real-life examples and experiences of those involved in developing and implementing the merge of traditional education curriculum and online instruction. Suitable for academicians, this work provides a range of designs, methodologies, tools, and applications in blended course teaching.

Explores and fosters new perspectives on the use of mobile applications in a classroom context. This volume demonstrates the challenges that universities face when introducing new technologies to students and instructors, as well as the rewards of doing so in a thoughtful manner.

New ways of bringing learning content to students, new learning environments, and new teaching practices are necessary to keep up with the latest technological advances. This title provides a comprehensive understanding of m-learning processes by discussing challenges in higher education and the role of information technologies for effective learning.