[AISWorld] CFC: Revolutionizing Education through Web-Based Instruction--Submission Deadline: April 20, 2015

[Raisinghani, Michael]

CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS
Proposal Submission Deadline: April 20,2015
Revolutionizing Education through Web-Based Instruction
A book edited by Dr. Mahesh Raisinghani


Chapter Proposal Link<http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/submit/1707>
http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/submit/1707

Introduction
The proliferation of Web-based technologies during the last decade may have given the impression of wide-spread changes in educational practices. In fact, we have only begun to scratch the surface of experiencing the vast impact these technologies could have on education. Viewed separately, web-based technologies offer exciting possibilities for expanding the capacity to provide access to instruction and knowledge world-wide. However, and perhaps more importantly, viewing these technological advancements in a more dynamic context, forces educators and researchers to rethink the fundamental processes of teaching and learning . It's not just a simple matter of using a technical tool to supply time and place ubiquity but to accept the challenge of understanding the implications for the entire educational spectrum. Web-based teaching and learning begs the question of what exactly these technologies means for learners, teachers, program designers, academic experts, technical and administrative staff, institutional decision makers, training managers, publishers, and others. Although a considerable amount of exploration has been conducted regarding web-based learning technologies, the breadth and scope for dialogue and experimentation needs to be broadened.

Objective of the Book
This book will aim to provide relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings (both qualitative and quantitative) in the area of web-based education. The objective of this book is to contribute to the broadening of the overall body of knowledge regarding the multi-dimensional aspects of Web-based technologies in contemporaneous educational contexts, assisting researchers, practitioners, and decision makers to design more effective learning systems and scenarios. It will explore the technical, social, cultural, organizational, human, cognitive, and commercial impact of technology. In addition, this book includes a broad range of authors and expands the dialogue to address the interplay among the diverse and disparate interests affected by technology in education. It seeks to explore the impact of Web-based technology on the design, implementation and evaluation of the learning and teaching process, as well as the development of new activities, relationships, skills, and competencies for the various actors implied in such processes.

Target Audience
The target audience of this book will be composed of professionals and researchers working in the field of web-based education, information and knowledge management in various disciplines, e.g. information systems, administrative sciences and management, education, adult education, sociology, computer science, library, and information technology. Moreover, the book will provide insights and support executives concerned with the management of online education and expertise, knowledge, information and organizational development in different types of work communities and environments.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

·       Best Practices in Web-based learning and teaching

·       Building multi-disciplinary teams for Web-based learning and teaching

·       Building Web-based learning communities

·       Constructivist approaches to Web-based learning and teaching

·       Decision making in implementing Web-based learning and teaching

·       Knowledge building using Web-based learning and teaching technologies

·       Management side of Web-based learning and teaching

·       Network learning using Web-based learning and teaching

·       Project management for implementing Web-based learning and teaching

·       Related issues that impact the overall utilization and management of Web-based technologies in education

·       Web-based CSCL

·       Web-based technologies enabled pedagogical scenarios

·       Web-based technologies enabled pedagogical systems and programs

·       Web-based learning and teaching implementation: models, methods, and frameworks


Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter by February 28, 2015. Authors will be notified by March 15, 2015 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by April 30, 2014, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at http://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Revolutionizing Education through Web-Based Instruction. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the E-Editorial DiscoveryTM online submission manager. The author will provide the manuscript text in electronic format as MS Word or RTF files and separate files for each figure saved in .tif format. The content of the manuscript will be such that the Editor and Publisher are willing to have appear in print. You are encouraged to include original text and figures, not previously copyrighted. Any reprint permission or costs associated with a figure reprint will be paid by the chapter Author.

All proposals should be submitted at http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/submit/1707.

Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com<http://www.igi-global.com/>. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2016.

Important Dates
April 20, 2015: Proposal Submission Deadline
April 25, 2015: Notification of Acceptance
May 31, 2015: Full Chapter Submission
June 30, 2015: Review Results Returned
July 15, 2015: Final Acceptance Notification
July 31, 2015: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries can be forwarded to
Dr. Mahesh Raisinghani, Editor
mraisinghani at twu.edu<mailto:mraisinghani at twu.edu>