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Betreff:	[AISWorld] Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education Special Issue CFP
Datum:	Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:38:48 -0600
Von:	Sean B. Eom <sbeom@semo.edu>
An:	irma-l@irma-international.org, aisworld@lists.aisnet.org, aom <MG-ED-DV@aomlists.pace.edu>, LEARNING-TECHNOLOGY@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG

 

Nicholas J. Ashill, College of Business, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
 
 
Motivation and Background
 
We are entering a golden age of e-learning. E-learning could be at a ‘Tipping Point’ as American’s trust in the quality of e-learning grows, and the number of students who take at least one online course continues to increase. Now is the time to make e-learning more successful. The success of an e-learning system can be measured in terms of learning outcomes and learner satisfaction, two dependent constructs that have been widely accepted in the e-learning literature. Learning outcomes are measured by progress on relevant objectives set by the instructor including progress on gaining factual knowledge, learning fundamental principles, and learning to apply what is learned to improve problem solving. Learner satisfaction is measured by the degree of satisfaction with perceived outcomes of taking online courses, courses, and instructors.
 
This special issue is dedicated to identifying and effectively managing critical success factors for e-learning that enable e-learning outcomes to equal if not surpass those of face-to-face instruction. Moreover, it seeks to draw on experience with e-learning systems to provide direction for future developments in this domain. Conceptual frameworks, qualitative research, and empirical studies in the following areas are encouraged
 
·     Review, critical analysis, and/or meta-analysis of past research to evaluate the current state of e-learning and to guide future directions for e-learning development
·     Conceptual frameworks for e-learning   
·     Dimensions of e-learning systems
§  Human dimension
·     Students: Self-Motivation, Personality, Learning Styles
·     Instructors as Facilitators, Motivators, Moderators
§  Design dimension
·     Learning models (Objectivism, Constructivism, Collaborativism, Cognitive information processing, Socioculturalism)
·     Course content, structure, and infrastructure
§  Learning Management systems and Information technology
·     Technology platforms and tools
·     Security considerations
·     Collaborative meetings and discussion tools
·     Student-created instructional materials
§   Learner control and self-regulated e learning
·     Problem based learning
·     Self-directed learning
·     Impact of interactions on e-learning outcomes
·     Instructor-student
·     Student-student
·     Student-content/learning management system
·     Learning outcomes and learner satisfaction
§  Development and validation of measurement instruments
 
http://dsjie.org/Portals/0/Users/Vijay/Content/2016%20Special%20Issue.pdf
 
Review Process and Deadlines

 
Manuscripts for the special issue should be submitted after the authors have carefully reviewed DSJIE’s submission guidelines at http://dsjie.org/JournalMission/tabid/84/Default.aspx. Authors submitting a manuscript should indicate that it is for the special issue on ‘Identifying and Managing Critical Success Factors of Online Education’.
 
Deadlines for the special issue are as follows:
 
June 15, 2015:            Submission deadline for initial submission
September 1, 2015:    First-round decisions on all submitted manuscripts
November 1, 2015:     Submission deadline for invited revisions
December 15, 2015:   Final decisions

 
For more information, please contact the editor (dsjie.editor@gmail.com).
 

Best regards,

Sean Eom


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