E-Learning in the 21st Century: A Framework for Research and Practice

by D. Randy Garrison

The second edition of E-Learning in the 21 st Century provides a coherent, comprehensive, and empirically-based framework for understanding e-learning in higher education. Garrison draws on his decades of experience and extensive research in the field to explore the technological, pedagogical, and organizational implications of e-learning. Most importantly, he provides practical models that educators can use to realize the full potential of e-learning. This book is unique in that it focuses less on the long list of ever-evolving technologies and more on the search for an understanding of these technologies from an educational perspective. The second edition has been fully revised and updated throughout and includes discussions of social media and mobile learning applications as well as other emerging technologies in today’s classrooms. This book is an invaluable resource for courses on e-learning in higher education as well as for researchers, practitioners and senior administrators looking for guidance on how to successfully adopt e-learning in their institutions.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

184 pages, Paperback

First published December 26, 2002

Reviews

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good resource for getting up to speed on Online learning and the Communities of Inquiry Model of how it all works. The concepts of social, cognitive, and teaching presence are explained really well and supported by extensive research. In my mind, this is the leading model for examining online learning, but not necessarily e-learning. I think the title may be misleading. Nonetheless, a must buy if you are interested in research and practice in online learning.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this in the fall of 2005 for my E-Learning class. It's a very accessible read, and provides a good introduction to the issues and concepts surrounding online/distance education.

[Adam Cummings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clear and to the point, Garrison is one of the most knowledgeable and reliable on the topic.