Communities of practice (CoPs) have been recognized as effective environments to support collaborative learning among professionals, organizations, and educational institutions. This work compiles rec
Karacapilidis (management information systems, U. of Patras, Greece) introduces 19 chapters aimed at helping researchers, educators, and others to understand and incorporate Web-based concepts and tec
Scholars of information science, business, and a scatter of other fields address issues in collaborative education mediated by electronic devices. They cover supporting collaboration and optimizing th
"This book contributes to this search for better teaching methods by exploring the technical, social, cultural, organizational, human, cognitive, and commercial impact of technology in education"--Pro
"This book provides a forum for researchers and practitioners to discuss the current and potential impact of online learning and training and to formulate methodologies for the creation of effective l
