Increasing Student Engagement and Retention in E-Learning Environments: Web 2.0 and Blended Learning Technologies: 6, Part G (Cutting-edge Technologies in Higher Education, 6, Part G) - Softcover

 
9781781905159: Increasing Student Engagement and Retention in E-Learning Environments: Web 2.0 and Blended Learning Technologies: 6, Part G (Cutting-edge Technologies in Higher Education, 6, Part G)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1781905150 ISBN 13: 9781781905159
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2013

Synopsis

Increasing Student Engagement and Retention in e-Learning Environments: Web 2.0 and Blended Learning Technologies examines new research on how online and blended learning technologies are being used in higher education to increase learner engagement in an era of increasing technological convergence and dependence. These enabling technologies are reshaping and reframing the practice of teaching and learning in higher education. Through case studies, surveys, and literature reviews, this volume will examine online and blended technologies are being used to improve academic literacies in students, to create engaging communities of practice, and how these technologies are being used to improve learner motivation and self-empowered learners. This volume will also discuss a framework for adopting and deploying these technologies.

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About the Author

Wankel C. - St. John's University, NY, USA Blessinger P. - International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL), USA

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Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1781905150
ISBN 13 
9781781905159
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
250
Editor
Wankel Charles, Blessinger Patrick