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Online Learning Environments

Online Learning Environments

Riu Hu, Shuyan Wang
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 8
ISBN13: 9781599048819|ISBN10: 1599048817|EISBN13: 9781599048826
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-881-9.ch106
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Hu, Riu, and Shuyan Wang. "Online Learning Environments." Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration, edited by Lawrence A. Tomei, IGI Global, 2008, pp. 678-685. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-881-9.ch106

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Hu, R. & Wang, S. (2008). Online Learning Environments. In L. Tomei (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration (pp. 678-685). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-881-9.ch106

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Hu, Riu, and Shuyan Wang. "Online Learning Environments." In Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration, edited by Lawrence A. Tomei, 678-685. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2008. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-881-9.ch106

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Abstract

Online learning, which was defined as a learning environment using computer communication systems for learning delivery and interaction (Harasim, 1990), has been involved into all facets of society’s education. Online learning can be considered as a subset of the category of e-learning because it refers specifically to learning that is occurring via the Internet or Intranet. Online learning environment normally refers to learning via electronic communications, coursework, and/or information posted on the Web, and through other instructional activities by using Internet.

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