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Open Source Software Virtual Learning Environment (OSS-VLEs) in Library Science Schools

Open Source Software Virtual Learning Environment (OSS-VLEs) in Library Science Schools

Rosy Jan
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 10
ISBN13: 9781522522553|ISBN10: 1522522557|EISBN13: 9781522522560
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch688
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Jan, Rosy. "Open Source Software Virtual Learning Environment (OSS-VLEs) in Library Science Schools." Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, edited by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., IGI Global, 2018, pp. 7912-7921. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch688

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Jan, R. (2018). Open Source Software Virtual Learning Environment (OSS-VLEs) in Library Science Schools. In M. Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition (pp. 7912-7921). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch688

Chicago

Jan, Rosy. "Open Source Software Virtual Learning Environment (OSS-VLEs) in Library Science Schools." In Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, edited by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., 7912-7921. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch688

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Abstract

A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is a software system designed to facilitate teachers in the management of educational courses. The system can often track the learners' progress, which can be monitored by both teachers and learners. While often thought of as primarily tools for distance education, they are most often used to supplement the face-to-face classroom as well as blended learning. Plethora of research conducted on VLEs has reported positive impacts from various contexts. Keeping in view the benefits, the work has been initiated to review concept, features and issues of virtual learning environments. Some of the most used OSS VLEs are discussed. Further it determines the suitability of a VLE for higher education. The chapter also explore and identify the recent contributions to the concept by analyzing ongoing virtual learning initiatives and projects by different organizations and information centres to stimulate future Research and development trend in the field.

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