E-Learning and Social Networking Handbook: Resources for Higher Education

Student engagement with digital learning resources and online social networking are strong forces in education today. How can these resources best be utilized by educators and course designers in higher education? Th is book aims to provide the reader with enough background information to appreciate the value of social networking, especially for distributed education. Th rough highlighting the most relevant, interesting and challenging aspects of e-learning the book provides practical advice for using social networking tools in course design. Th is volume covers the following issues of course design using social networking: Key issues of social networking as an educational technique Designing for a distributed environment Strengths and weaknesses of delivering content in various for-Illustrated by short descriptive case studies, it also highlights contact addresses, websites and further reading to help readers fi nd resources and enhance their design. Th is practical guide will help all those involved in the design and delivery of online learning in higher education make the best choices when preparing courses for distributed learning. Robin Mason is Professor of Educational Technology at the Open University , UK where she is a specialist in the design and practice of online teaching and learning. • • • • • • Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identifi cation and explanation without intent to infringe.