Developments in computer technologies and telecommunications make e-learning a natural evolution and extension of traditional lecture driven style learning. E-learning technologies can extend course content with multimedia systems, active learning opportunities and instructional technology to facilitate education in all areas of study to a broad range of learners. E-learning allows for the creation of learning communities that overcome the constraints of time, distance, and boundaries. This book covers a wide range of interesting e-learning topics. The first four chapters cover the background, evolution, new technologies, and the 2nd generation of e-learning in the 21st century. Chapters 5 and 6 cover the advancement in e-learning tools. The rest of the book covers a wide range of modern applications of e-learning in several important areas such as: medical related applications (Chapters 7, 8, and 9), social networks (Chapters 10 and 11), culture impact on e-learning (Chapters 12, 13, and 14) and traffic related issues (Chapter 15).
Mohamed Hamada is a senior associate professor at the University of Aizu, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan. He got his PhD from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. His research interest is in artificial intelligence and learning technologies. He also interested in smart devices (such as smartphones and tablets) applications development and innovation. He published two books and has more than 80 papers in major international journals and conferences published by major publishers. He leaded several funded research projects and supervised several graduate (MSc and PhD) and undergraduate students. He is a regular visiting professor at several universities in Turkey, Nigeria and Egypt. He is in the editorial board of several international journals and program committee member of several international conferences. He is a member in both the IEEE Technical Committee on Multimedia, and IEEE Technical Committee on Learning Technologies. He is a senior member of both IEEE and ACM computer societies.