E-Learning 2.0

• Published in: Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design pp. 567 - 584
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: United Kingdom CRC Press 2011; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Ergonomics; Internet guides & online services; Web graphics & design; Multimedia Developer; E-learning; Pennsylvania State University; Computer Based Training; Online Course; Discussion Forums; Cable In The Classroom; Text Chat; WBT; Icebreaker Exercise; Online Learning; SCORM; E-learning Initiative; URL; Online Grade Book; Uniform Resource Locators; Distance Education; Subject Matter Experts; Synchronous Technologies; E-learning Program; John Chambers; Virtual Classroom; LCMS; Face To Face

Distance education existed long before the Internet, but technological advances have moved it from its humble roots in materials delivered by postal mail to delivery using sophisticated multimedia and online collaborative technologies. With the inclusion of Web 2.0 and social media technologies, e-l...