The classification of the virtual education environments (VLE) is based on the functional
characteristics, inherent (or not) of the respective environment. In their evolution history there …

A short analysis and classification of models of a virtual university today are made in the
paper. A generalization of some problems occurring in the process of the virtual university …

In this study, a web-based 3D virtual environment well known the Second Life (SL) that
people can be connected from all over the world, has been introduced and investigated the …

The paper presents the main design issues of a distance learning course on Business on
the Internet. The instructional design is based on a learner‐centred instructional strategy …

This paper analyses the specifics and the tendencies in building the knowledge society as
well as the role of the universities in this process. Some European policies and programs …

This chapter discusses the role of distance education in K-12 education. Distance education
is used as a general term for teaching and learning when teachers and learners are …

Most of the e-Learning systems don't have means for modelling a learning process and in
particular the structure and content of the virtual learning courses. In PeU learning …

This chapter discusses the role of ICT as a catalyst of a new global educational reform in
schools aimed to break the monopoly of the print and paper based educational system …

A recent powerful idea in the design of Web-based learning environments is the usage of
virtual places. The employment of interface metaphors is one of the approaches enabling …

The recent increase in the availability of data sources for research has put significant strain
on existing data management work-flows, especially in the field of statistical disclosure …