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Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Learning

Author : Uğur Demiray

Publisher : IGI Global Snippet

Page : 391 pages

File Size : 43,45 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Education

ISBN : 9781599048673

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Today, e-learning and various online education applications are used in more countries and educational institutions than ever before. However, as the industry grows, so do issues of ethical concern such as plagiarism, electronic voyeurism, and licensing.""Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Learning"" outlines a systems approach as the framework to guide all ethical perspectives in Open and Distance Learning System (ODLS). This important title provides academicians, students, and professionals with ethical insight into the world of e-learning through fascinating case studies that elucidate the issues through real-world examples.





Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Learning

Author : Demiray, Ugur

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 416 pages

File Size : 29,32 MB

Release : 2008-07-31

Category : Education

ISBN : 159904868X

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"This book provides ethical insight into the world of e-learning through case studies that elucidate the issues through real-world examples"--Provided by publisher.



Radical Solutions and Open Science

Author : Daniel Burgos

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 199 pages

File Size : 26,33 MB

Release : 2020-05-14

Category : Education

ISBN : 9811542767

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This open access book presents how Open Science is a powerful tool to boost Higher Education. The book introduces the reader into Open Access, Open Technology, Open Data, Open Research results, Open Licensing, Open Accreditation, Open Certification, Open Policy and, of course, Open Educational Resources. It brings all these key topics from major players in the field; experts that present the current state of the art and the forthcoming steps towards a useful and effective implementation. This book presents radical, transgenic solutions for recurrent and long-standing problems in Higher Education. Every chapter presents a clear view and a related solution to make Higher Education progress and implement tools and strategies to improve the user’s performance and learning experience. This book is part of a trilogy with companion volumes on Radical Solutions & Learning Analytics and Radical Solutions & eLearning.



Ethics, Information and Technology

Author : Richard N. Stichler

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,55 MB

Release : 2009-01-29

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9780786440955

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Book Description

Leaders in the emerging field of information ethics discuss five topics: freedom of information and the pursuit of knowledge; information, technology and education; information, rights and social justice; ethics and the Internet; and professional ethics. The essays have been drawn from many periodicals, including Library Journal, Daedalus, The Nation, Journal of Information Ethics and Wired.



Handbook of Research on Ethical Challenges in Higher Education Leadership and Administration

Author : Wang, Viktor

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 496 pages

File Size : 31,86 MB

Release : 2020-04-03

Category : Education

ISBN : 1799841421

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Higher education institutions are, more so than other organizations, deeply complex, and they present a unique challenge to their leaders and administrators. The unique complexities of higher education call for governance founded on thoughtful consideration of leadership practices, theory, and styles that reflect the values of the institution and its mission. Embedded in a rapidly changing society, the future of higher education leadership and administration is necessarily dynamic and demands a strong ethical core to guide research, knowledge production, and organizational behavior. TheHandbook of Research on Ethical Challenges in Higher Education Leadership and Administration is a cutting-edge research publication that examines leadership ethics that higher education institutions must employ to be proactive, visionary, and ethically sound. The publication covers the importance of leadership ethics in higher education as well as the foundation for developing frameworks in which to ground the presence of leadership ethics in higher education. Featuring a wide range of topics such as distance education, free speech, and leadership, this book is ideal for librarians, academicians, administrators, researchers, education professionals, policymakers, and students.



Ethical Technology Use, Policy, and Reactions in Educational Settings

Author : Beycioglu, Kadir

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 350 pages

File Size : 30,43 MB

Release : 2012-07-31

Category : Education

ISBN : 1466618833

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As computers are increasingly integrated into the classroom, instructors must address a number of pressing ethical questions regarding online behavior, course design, cyberbullying, and student cyber behavior. Ethical Technology Use, Policy, and Reactions in Educational Settings provides state-of-the-art research on the impact of ethical computer use in academia and emphasizes the cyberphilosophical aspects of human-computer interactions. It provides significant analysis of the ethical use of educational Internet and computer applications.



Ethical Behaviour in the E-Classroom

Author : Cassandra Smith

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 199 pages

File Size : 12,2 MB

Release : 2012-05-25

Category : Education

ISBN : 1780633068

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Book Description

This book covers ethical behaviour in the online classroom. Written for distance education students in higher education worldwide, the book serves as a guide for students in the e-classroom in examining ethical theories and behaviour. A number of salient questions are addressed: What is ethical? What does ethical behaviour consists of in an e-classroom? What are violations of ethics in the e-classroom? Students will have the opportunity to review real-life ethical dilemmas in the online classroom, state their positions by engaging in discussion, and reflect on the repercussions of unethical behaviour. The way students define ethical behaviour can impact how they engage with other online learners: students who view and react differently to the world may learn and respond differently. The book also explores opportunities for applied ethics, definitions of a successful online learner, and critical thinking concepts. Presents real-life scenarios to allow the reader to understand the reality of ethical issues online Includes the critical thinking circle, an original design by the author highlighting external and internal factors that influence adult students’ ethical decision-making process Written for the adult student to meet his or her degree goals in the online learning environment



Handbook of Research on Learning in the Age of Transhumanism

Author : Sisman-Ugur, Serap

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 448 pages

File Size : 15,4 MB

Release : 2019-05-03

Category : Education

ISBN : 1522584323

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As a movement, transhumanism aims to upgrade the human body through science, constantly pushing back the limits of a person by using cutting-edge technologies to fix the human body and upgrade it beyond its natural abilities. Transhumanism can not only change human habits, but it can also change learning practices. By improving human learning, it improves the human organism beyond natural and biological limits. The Handbook of Research on Learning in the Age of Transhumanism is an essential research publication that discusses global values, norms, and ethics that relate to the diverse needs of learners in the digital world and addresses future priorities and needs for transhumanism. The book will identify and scrutinize the needs of learners in the age of transhumanism and examine best practices for transhumanist leaders in learning. Featuring topics such as cybernetics, pedagogy, and sociology, this book is ideal for educators, trainers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, professionals, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and librarians.



Optimizing Medical Education With Instructional Technology

Author : Demiroz, Erdem

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 311 pages

File Size : 35,20 MB

Release : 2018-11-30

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1522562907

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In today's educational settings, infusing technology into educational practices is not optional. It is a necessity because of the changing expectations and needs of learners. In a fast-paced environment such as the medical profession, it is critical that future healthcare professionals have access to the most advanced training environments and resources. Optimizing Medical Education With Instructional Technology is an essential reference that reports on technology-supported medical education. It introduces the best practices in 21st century learning approaches. This book, in addition to looking at medical education through the lens of instructional technologies, features research on topics such as the ethics of online education, mentoring research, and technology in the clinical setting. This book is designed for medical educators, instructional designers, researchers, practitioners, and academicians.