As instructors move further into the incorporation of 21st century technologies in adult education, a new paradigm of digitally-enriched mediated learning has emerged. Adult Learning in the Digital Age: Perspectives on Online Technologies and Outcomes provides a comprehensive framework of trends...

Section 1. Introducing New Perspectives on Online Learning -- 1. The Online Adult Learner: Profiles and Practices -- 2. Online Pedagogical Effectiveness in Adult Contexts -- 3. A Theoretical Model for Designing Online Education in Support of Lifelong Learning -- 4. A Brief History of eLearning...

"This book discusses the design, implementation and evaluation of user experience aspect for online learning systems. It explores how positive user experience is of prime importance for online systems playing vital role for technology acceptance as well as the continuous success of uptake of...

"This book addresses the difficulties and challenges in the MOOC design, implementation, management and deployment. It focuses on different aspects of the MOOC life-cycle process and explores the impact of new methodologies and frameworks used in the life cycle of a MOOC ranging from...

"This book explores how the connection of practical teaching scenarios to research-informed pedagogy is an important dialogue that takes place as online music education continues its exponential expansion in higher education. It shares the current landscape of teaching and learning...

"This book covers the main issues in language learning and teaching based on technology tools and programs. It addresses the application and implementation of research methodologies within English language classrooms in different cultures around the world. The main focus is the review,...

"This book serves as a forum for the improvement of online education for schools and teachers planning to implement, or currently engaged in, e-learning. Focusing on online schooling and curriculum preparation, this book provides effective Web-based teaching methods for teachers and educators....

"This book examines topics of interest and continuing importance for information technology management in a variety of settings. It also explores how information systems and intelligent knowledge processing are playing an increased role in business, science and technology"--

"This book explores the issues and current trends on open, online, flexible education and technology enabled learning. It also provides a wide range of international research focusing on ubiquitous and inclusive learning in a digital era"--

Courses and programs being delivered at a distance require a unique set of professional competencies. Whether using synchronous or asynchronous methods of instruction, systematic instructional design can help stimulate motivation, increase interaction and social presence, and authenticate...