This book provides an up-to-date study of technical, pedagogical and managerial issues in Web-based learning. The successful application of Web-based learning provides enhancements in workforce performance, helps to lower costs, and encourages innovation for Web-based and distance learning.It presents a selection of 20 refereed papers given at the First International Conference on Web-Based Learning from over 70 submissions by academic researchers and industry developers from 19 different countries. It provides an excellent resource for students, researchers and practitioners involved in Web-based learning.The proceedings have been selected for coverage in:• Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings (ISTP ROM version / ISI Proceedings)• Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings® (ISSHP® / ISI Proceedings)• Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings (ISSHP ROM version / ISI Proceedings)Contents:Applications:A Web-Based Computer-Aided Learning Package on Pipe Flow (P K Yu & K W Chau)On the Design of Mathematical Instruction Material for Distant Learning Platform (P T Yu et al.)Learning Through Web-Based Assessment (C K Wong et al.)Models:VEGA-KGQA: A Knowledge-Grid-Based Question-Answering Approach (Z Hai et al.)Ubiquitous E-Learning — A Concept of Virtual Knowledge (M B Andersson)Patterns of Web Based Learning in the Semantic Web Era (A K Lui & S C Li)Tools:Improving the Design of an Online Self-Assessment Tool Utilizing Confidence Measurement (G Farrell & Y K Leung)The Design and Implementation of Virtual Laboratory Platform in Internet (J Wang et al.)A Platform for Virtual Laboratories (W A Halang & P Tang)An Adaptive Virtual University (J Garofalakis et al.)The Effectiveness of Using Computer-Mediated Instruction in Distance Mathematics Education (M S C Chan)and other papersReadership: Graduate students, researchers and practitioners in Web-based learning.Key Features:Wide coverage of the research themesContains the most updated research resultsNumerous global contributions