Information Science Reference Advanced Web Applications and Progressing E-Learning 2.0 Technologies in Higher Education (Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development)

With the relevant use of internet technologies such as Web 2.0 tools, e-learning can be a way to teach students anywhere at any time. Quality internet connection and a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, offer students the capacities to grow along with knowledge, lectures, and helpful advice for learning in good conditions. Advanced Web Applications and Progressing E-Learning 2.0 Technologies in Higher Education is an essential reference source providing relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in e-learning and mobile learning in modern higher education and its applications in other professional fields such as medical education. Featuring research on topics such as m-learning, knowledge management technologies, computer graphics, image processing, and web-based communities, this book is ideally designed for professionals and researchers seeking coverage on education, adult education, sociology, computer science, and information technology. About the Author Jean-Eric Pelet holds a PhD in Marketing, an MBA in Information Systems and a BA (Hons) in Advertising. As an assistant professor in management, he works on problems concerning consumer behavior when using a website or other information system (e-learning, knowledge management, e-commerce platforms), and how the interface can change that behavior. His main interest lies in the variables that enhance navigation in order to help people to be more efficient with these systems. He works as a visiting professor both in France and abroad (England, Switzerland, Thaïland) teaching e-marketing, ergonomics, usability, and consumer behavior at Design Schools (Nantes), Business Schools (Paris, Reims), and Universities (Paris Dauphine - Nantes). His work has been published in international journals and conferences such as EJIS AMS, EMAC, AFM and ICIS and he has authored two books on u-commerce and e-learning topics. Dr. Pelet has also actively participated in National research projects. His current research interests focus on m-commerce, social networks, interface design, and usability.