The Virtual University: The Internet and Resource-based Learning

by Steve Ryan, Howard Freeman, Daxa Patel, et al.

Book Overview

A discussion of the increased accessibility to the Internet and how this has lead to a variety of resources being used for learning. Case studies and examples show the benefits of using the Internet... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0749425083
• ISBN13: 9780749425081
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Provides the reader with accessible, practical information

The Virtual University: The Internet And Resource-Based Learning is written to enable for teachers to take full advantage of the communication, information, and teaching opportunities made possible by computer and Internet technologies. The topics and issues covered in detail include education and the Internet; resource-based learning; technology; and the impact of computer generated and assisted learning in changing cultures. Authors Steve Ryan, Bernard Scott, Howard Freeman, and Daxa Patel collaborate to provide the reader with accessible, practical information, including a stimulating view of the role of teachers in the new virtual age. The Virtual University is a highly recommended addition to any personal, professional, and academic educational resource and reference collection.