edited by Reggie Kwan (Open University of Hong Kong), Jimmy Chan (Open University of Hong Kong), Weijia Jia (City University of Hong Kong), Anthony Fong (City University of Hong Kong), & Ronnie Cheung (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

This book provides an up-to-date study of 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.

It presents a selection of 20 refereed papers given at the First International Conference on Web-Based Learning from over 70 submissions by academic researchers and industry developers from 19 different countries. 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 CDROM version / ISI Proceedings)

• Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings® (ISSHP® / ISI Proceedings)

• Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings (ISSHP CDROM version / ISI Proceedings)

• Applications:
  • A Web-Based Computer-Aided Learning Package on Pipe Flow (P K Yu & K W Chau)
  • On the Design of Mathematical Instruction Material for Distant Learning Platform (P T Yu et al.)
  • Learning Through Web-Based Assessment (C K Wong et al.)
• Models:
  • VEGA-KGQA: A Knowledge-Grid-Based Question-Answering Approach (Z Hai et al.)
  • Ubiquitous E-Learning — A Concept of Virtual Knowledge (M B Andersson)
  • Patterns of Web Based Learning in the Semantic Web Era (A K Lui & S C Li)
• Tools:
  • Improving the Design of an Online Self-Assessment Tool Utilizing Confidence Measurement (G Farrell & Y K Leung)
  • The Design and Implementation of Virtual Laboratory Platform in Internet (J Wang et al.)
  • A Platform for Virtual Laboratories (W A Halang & P Tang)
  • An Adaptive Virtual University (J Garofalakis et al.)
  • The Effectiveness of Using Computer-Mediated Instruction in Distance Mathematics Education (M S C Chan)
  • and other papers