This book includes the most encompassing research of the concepts and realities involved in the field of virtual communities and technologies. A ground-breaking, multi-volume compendium of 167 chapters from a global pool of more than 350 experts, it presents an in-depth analysis of the...

"This book highlights invaluable research covering the design, development, and evaluation of online learning environments, examining the role of technology enhanced learning in this emerging area"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides a guideline of how to manage virtual organizations, by introducing the concept, explaining the management theories behind the concept and presenting practical examples of successfully operating virtual organizations"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores new ideas and research findings related to psychological aspects and serves as a vehicle for promoting techniques and methodologies derived from rigorous research and practices that use psychological and cognitive principles to design and develop cyber learning"--

1. Individual privacy and security in virtual worlds / Malu Roldan, Alan Rea -- 2. 3D3C identity / Yesha Sivan -- 3. Society in a virtual world / Vaclav Jirovsky -- 4. Understanding risk and risk-taking behavior in virtual worlds / Fariborz Farahmand, Eugene Spafford -- 5. The social design of...

"This book documents real-world experiences of innovators in higher education who have redesigned spaces for learning and teaching, including physical, virtual, formal, informal, blended, flexible, and time sensitive factors"--Provided by publisher.

"This book offers peer-reviewed essays and research reports contributed by an array of scholars and practitioners in the field of instructional technology and online education, focusing on two primary themes: professional development models for faculty in online environments and understanding...

Digital forensics is the science of collecting evidence often used in a court of law to prosecute those who engage in digital activities that are deemed unlawful. This book puts together contributions from leading experts in digital forensics and associated fields, making information on this new...

"This encyclopedia of virtual communities and technologies provides a much needed integrated overview of all the critical concepts, technologies and issues in the area of virtual communities"--Provided by publisher.

This book examines the effect of technological rationalism on communication and learning outcomes in a global, multi-cultural world. Drawing on the experiences and research expertise of key researchers and educators from multiple disciplines, this book presents real-world examples of virtual...