This volume is the latest addition to the Cases on Information Technology Series, a series which provides a collection of case studies focusing on IT implementation in organizations. The cases included in Cases on Information Technology: Lessons Learned, Volume 7 cover a variety of IT...

Advances in technology are making Web-based education (WBE) a reality, but there are still many questions that need to be answered. Can traditional university do a good job of WBE? What are the roles of instructors? Administrators? Students? What class size is feasible/relevant/optimal in WBE?...

"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 explores the field of instructional design. It reinforces the instructional design process to aid professionals and educators in the implementation and preparation of the technological learner and their environment. It bridges the gaps between the instructional designer and the...

"This book develops an intelligent system to classify electrocardiogram signal classification signals for 4 common heart disorders, which are supraventricular tachycardia, bundle branch block, anterior myocardial infarction (Anterior MI), and inferior myocardial infarction (Inferior MI) as well...

In the field of computer aided language learning (CALL), there is a need for emphasizing the importance of the user. This book presents methodologies, strategies, and design approaches for building interfaces for a user-centered CALL environment, creating a deeper understanding of the...

During the past two decades, telecommunication and Web-enabled technologies have combined to create a new field of knowledge known as 'Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies'. The main objective of this book is to learn from faculty experiences gained while implementing and utilizing these...

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.

"This book problematizes the construct of distance second language learning, in order to see what it covers, if its parameters are well-defined, what theories can guide the actions of the participants, and whether a model of action can be suggested with a method to validate the model"--Provided...

"With an increasing use of video games in various disciplines within the scientific community, this book seeks to understand the nature of effective games and to provide guidance for how best to harness the power of gaming technology to successfully accomplish a more serious goal"--Provided by...