1. Games and simulations in training : factors to consider when designing for adult learners / Courtney Uram, Diane Wilcox, Jane Thall -- 2. Explaining the educational power of games / Timo Lainema, Eeli Saarinen -- 3. Educational simulations : learning from the past and ensuring success in the...

This book provides theory- and research-based recommendations on information presentation techniques for multimedia and e-learning environments. Focusing on extensively researched principles and methodologies, this book offers readers comprehensive research and practical implications in the...

Multiplatform e-learning systems are emerging technologies that provide integrated learning content to various accessing devices. This book addresses technical challenges, design frameworks, and development experiences of the future that integrate multiple mobile devices into a single...

This book explores the role of information seeking and retrieval in the development of information systems to support personalized and autonomous learning by introducing key concepts from information science.

Caste, class, and IT in India / Elizabeth Langran -- India's Dalits search for a democratic opening in the digital divide / P. Thirumal, Gary Michael Tartaw -- Exploring the notion of "technology as public good" : emerging characteristics and trends of the digital divide in East Asian education...

"Using the cognitive informatics approach as a basis for the investigation of wisdom, this book offers solutions on how to study and evaluate the state of wisdom in 21st century society and the requirements for wise civilization and its monitoring systems"--Provided by publisher.

"This book discusses the computation intelligence approaches, initiatives and applications in the engineering, science and business fields, highlighting that computational intelligence as no longer limited to computing-related disciplines and can be applied to any effort which handles complex...

This book provides models of various economic and financial issues while using computational intelligence as a foundation. The scope of this volume comprises finance, economics, management, organizational theory and public policies. It explains the ongoing and novel research in this field, and...

A comprehensive, research-based encyclopedia consisting of contributions from over 900 noted researchers in over 50 countries. This five-volume encyclopedia includes more than 550 articles highlighting current concepts, issues and emerging technologies. These articles are enhanced by special...

Understanding, appreciating and taking corrective steps to maintain and enhance social and ethical responsibility in the information age is important not only because of our increased dependence on information and communication technologies, but also because information and communication...