E-learning in the 21st century : a framework for research and practice / D.R. Garrison and Terry Anderson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garrison, D. R. (D. Randy), 1945-

Contributor:

Anderson, Terry, 1950-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher--Computer network resources.

Education, Higher.

Education, Higher--Effect of technological innovations on.

Internet in higher education.

Distance education.

Physical Description:

xiv, 167 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Other Title:

E-learning in the twenty-first century

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : RoutledgeFalmer, 2003.

Summary:

There is a technological revolution taking place in higher education. The growth of 'e-learning' is being described as explosive, unprecedented and disruptive. "E-Learning in the 21st Century provides a framework for understanding the application and characteristics of e-learning in higher education. The authors discuss their extensive research from technological, pedagogical and organizational perspectives in order to create practical models and release the full potential of e-learning. This in-depth understanding will give direction and guidance to educators who wish to facilitate critical discourse and higher-order learning through the use of electronic technologies in a networked learning context. This title available in eBook format. Click here for more information. Visit our eBookstore at: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [153]-160) and index.

ISBN:

041526345X

0415263468

OCLC:

50166682