E-Learning and Virtual Science Centers

E-Learning and Virtual Science Centers addresses an aspect of Web-based education that has not attracted sufficient attention in the international research literature � that of virtual science centers, the cyberspace annex of traditional science centers.It is the first book to be published on the rapidly advancing field of science education. Addressed to science and technology centers, science museums, and researchers in Web-based education, this book provides an overview of the state-of-the-art developments in this new and emerging field of science education. Written for practitioners by practitioners, the 20 chapters featured in this book represent the contributions of more than 40 authors from over 10 countries � truly an international effort and a veritable gauge of state-of-the-art perspectives. E-Learning and Virtual Science Centers features theoretical issues, design considerations in the setting up virtual science centers, and case studies on various aspects of the field.E-Learning and Virtual Science Centers is written by Leo Tan Wee Hin and published by Information Science Publishing. ISBNs for E-Learning and Virtual Science Centers are 9781591405931, 1591405939 and the print ISBNs are 9781591405917, 1591405912.