Multiplatform E-Learning Systems and Technologies: Mobile Devices for Ubiquitous ICT-Based Education

Tiong Thye Goh (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781605667034

EISBN13: 9781605667041

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-703-4

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Multiplatform e-learning systems are emerging technologies that provide integrated learning content to various accessing devices.

Multiplatform E-Learning Systems and Technologies: Mobile Devices for Ubiquitous ICT-Based Education addresses technical challenges, design frameworks, and development experiences of the future that integrate multiple mobile devices into a single multiplatform e-learning system. With expert international contributions, this collection benefits researchers, academicians, and practitioners interested in this growing field.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Blended learning scenarios
Contextualized multi-platform framework
Cross platform m-learning
E-Learning Environments
Generating multiplatform user interfaces
Heterogeneous pervasive environments
Innovative m-learning systems
Learning Management Systems
Multiplatform e-learning systems
Pedagogical systems
Tools for students
Use of mobile technology

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"This book accelerates the diffusion of multiplatform e-learning systems research into the main stream of ubiquitous ICT-based research and enables researchers to begin thinking of a multitude of accessing platforms scenario instead of a single device."

– Tiong Thye Goh, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Tiong-Thye Goh holds a BSc and an MSc in electrical engineering from the Ohio State University (USA) an MBA with distinction from Manchester Business School (UK), and a PhD in information systems from Massey University (New Zealand). He has worked in polytechnics and universities, a research laboratory, commercial organization, and defense organization as a research and development engineer and a project engineer. He is currently a lecturer with the School of Information Management at Victoria University (New Zealand). He has published various book chapters and journals in e-learning. His areas of research interest include multiplatform e-learning systems, database system development, enterprise business intelligence, and health informatics.

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