Interactions in Online Education

This groundbreaking study into the quality of interactivity in online learning covers both theory and the practical implications of all the issues and includes a collection of research and innovative case material drawn from international experts.

Charles Juwah is Senior Educational Development Officer and Deputy Head, Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK.

Part 1 Theoretical and Pedagogical Perspectives; Chapter 1 Theoretical Perspectives on Interactivity in E-Learning, Terry Mayes; Chapter 2 Encounter Theory, Rod Sims, John Hedberg; Chapter 3 Analysing and Designing E-Learning Interactions, Atsusi Hirumi; Part 2 Design and Learning Environment; Chapter 4 Designing Interaction as a Dialogue Game, Andrew Ravenscroft, Simon McAlister; Chapter 5 A Model of Authentic Activities for Online Learning, Jan Herrington, Thomas C. Reeves, Ron Oliver; Chapter 6 Learning Designs, Learner Interactions and Learning Objects, Sue Bennett, Lori Lockyer, Barry Harper; Chapter 7 Methods of Learning in Simulation Environments, Rik Min; Part 3 Practice; Chapter 8 Interaction in Learning and Teaching on the Educational Semantic Web, Terry Anderson; Chapter 9 Interactions in Online Discussions, Sanjaya Mishra, Charles Juwah; Chapter 10 Interactions in Online Peer Learning, Charles Juwah; Chapter 11 Interactions in Teaching by Videoconferencing, Greller Wolfgang; Part 4 Professional Development; Chapter 12 Professional Development of Online Facilitators in Enhancing Interactions and Engagement, Panda Santosh, Juwah Charles; Chapter 13 Developing Competencies for Online and Distance Education Teaching, Ramesh C. Sharma, Charles Juwah Conclusion, Charles Juwah;