Web-Based Learning

<p><i>Web-Based Learning: Theory Research and Practice</i> explores the state of the art in the research and use of technology in education and training from a learning perspective. This edited book is divided into three major sections:<br>*Policy Practice and Implementation Issues -- an overview of policy issues as well as tools and designs to facilitate implementation of Web-based learning;<br>*Theory and Research Issues -- a look at theoretical foundations of current and future Web-based learning; the section also includes empirical studies of Web-based learning; and<br>*Summary and Conclusions -- highlights key issues in each chapter and outlines a research and development agenda.<br><br>Within this framework the book addresses several important issues including: the primacy of learning as a focus for technology; the need to integrate technology with high standards and content expectations; the paucity of and need to support the development of technology-based curriculum and tools; the need to integrate assessment in technology and improve assessment through the use of technology; and the need for theory-driven research and evaluation studies to increase our knowledge and efficacy.<br><br><i>Web-Based Learning</i> is designed for professionals and graduate students in the educational technology human performance assessment and evaluation vocational/technical and educational psychology communities.</p>