E-learning in the 21st century : a framework for research and practice /
D.R. Garrison, Walter Archer and Terry Anderson.
- London : Routledge/Falmer, 2002.
- 224 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Conceptual Framework 1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Foundation 3. Community of Inquiry 4. The Technology of E-Learning 5. Social Presence 6. Cognitive Presence 7. Teaching Presence Part II: Practice 8. Guidelines for Practice 9. Assessment and Evaluation 10. Organizational Issues 11. Future Directions.
The growth of e-learning is being described as explosive, unprecedented and disruptive. This book provides a framework for understanding the application and characteristics of e-learning in higher education.