This book provides an up-to-date description of the 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.The book comprises 26 selected and refereed papers presented at the Third International Conference on Web-based learning by academic researchers and industry developers worldwide. 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® / ISI Proceedings)• 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)• CC Proceedings — Engineering & Physical SciencesContents:System Modeling and Architecture:The Design and Implementation of a Web-based Examination System (X He & W Huang)Web-based Learning Module: Control Systems (C C Chan et al.)Example Uses of a Learning Object (S Williams et al.)Web-based Learning Strategies and Standards:Paradigm Shift in Educational Technology and Teachers' Response (H Yan & Q Li)E-Learning Planning Perspective (L Yang)The Development and Applications of E-Learning Technology Standards: The Case of China (Z Zhu & Y Shi)Collaborative and Virtual Learning Environments:Developments of Communication Support System for Hearing-Impaired Learners in Collaborative Works (L Kurita et al.)Development of Self and Peer Assessment Items in Web-based Cooperative Learning (C Park)E-Learning: Redefining Tomorrow's Education: Case Study of E-Learning in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (M Gong & G Z Du)Experiences in Web-based Learning:Enhancing Interactivity and Individualized Learning in Online Learning Environment: A Literature Approach (D Wang)Virtual versus Classical Learning and Teaching. Conflict or Mutual Strengthening? (R Tadeusiewicz & J Kusiak)Using E-Learning Platform in Open and Flexible Learning (P Tsang et al.)and other papersReadership: Graduate students, academics and researchers in web-based learning and computer science.
