E-Learning in the 21st Century: A Framework for Research and Practice

Book Description
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.


About the Author
Randy Garrison is Academic Director at the University of Calgary. Terry Anderson is Canadian Research Chair in Distance Education at Athabasca University in Canada.


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"The authors draw on their extensive research in the area to explore the technological, pedagogical and organizational implications of e-learning, and more importantly, they provide practical models for educators to use to realize the full potential of e-learning. A unique feature of the book is that the authors focus less on the specifics of the ever-evolving technologies and more on the search for an understanding of these technologies from an educational perspective." This book will be invaluable for researchers, practitioners and senior administrators looking for guidance on how to successfully adopt e-learning in their institutions. It will also appeal to anyone with an interest in the impact of e-learning on higher education and society.


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