The Virtual University : The Internet and Resource-based Learning

Education is changing through improved technology and the widening access to it.

This book looks at the Internet, the development of new educational possibilities and how this has lead to a huge range of opportunities for teachers in HE.

It outlines resources and techniques that those in HE will need to consider in order to effectively embrace teaching in the 'virtual' age.

Resource based learning is flexible and can be used locally or globally and is an integral part of education.

Highlighted case studies and examples throughiut the book show the benefits of using the Internet and resource based learning as part of teaching to best effect.