Web-Based Learning Technology and Pedagogy

Web-based learning involves the use of appropriate technology with the corresponding pedagogical approaches managed in the context of today's educational setting. This book features an interesting range of leading-edge works from researchers and practitioners who have applied current web technology to various learning endeavours. The volume contains a selection of peer-reviewed papers by many of the field's expert researchers and practitioners. It is an excellent resource for students, researchers and practitioners involved in web-based learning or e-learning. Contents:Tools:On or Off the Slate: University Library E-Reserve Supports Web-based Learning (O Cheung)Design and Implement of The Web-based Virtual Laboratory for On-Campus Circuit Courses (G Rong et al.)Yet Another Platform for Web-based Learning (T S Li et al.)Models:Concept Maps and Learning Objects (L I Navarr et al.)The Construction of Web-based Mastery Learning System (H T Lin et al.)Methodology for Developing Dynamic Web Authoring System for E-Learning (Y F Yeung & J Fong)Applications:A Mobile Agent Assisted Learning Resource Service Framework based on SOAP (W Di et al.)An On-Line Programming Environment with Automated Assessment (R Cheung)Webits and Quality Control in Marking of Examination Scripts (P Tsang et al.)Human Factors:Social Capital Creation and Reciprocity in Online Learning Platforms (A K Lui et al.)Are Teachers in Hong Kong Ready for e-Learning? (T K K So)A Web-based Environment for Better Administration of Distance Learning Courses (S C Ng et al.)and other papers Readership: Graduate students, academics and researchers in e-learning and computer science education. Keywords:Web-Based Learning;E-Learning;Cyber Learning;Virtual UniversityKey Features:Reveals the application and deployment of various technical advances in teaching and learningCovers contemporary pedagogical practices in the context of using the Internet as a medium for content delivery as well as a supplementary tool for student support