Educational Technology is the right couple to a radical innovation. Thanks to the appropriate technology in the right context with the best fit to the target audience, education can be drastically improved, meaning a better performance, competence achievement, match with the user's expectations and with the market needs. Serious games, Virtual reality, Augmented reality, Remote labs, Online learning, Blockchain, Mobile learning and many other key technologies allow for a better explanation of so many subjects, and even more: for a complete student involvement and a full teacher engagement into the educational system. Technology gives another angle to the same content, provides the user with a personalised experience and pushes the limits of knowledge a little further, every time. This book presents a number of radical innovations through technology, from experienced cases studies, to be replicated and inspired by; a powerful resource handbook for cutting-edge education.

Presents a comprehensive compendium of breakthroughs, both current and imminent, to improve higher education Provides pioneering ideas from the leading experts in their fields Offers real-world examples for every topic to inspire readers

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Prof. Dr. Daniel Burgos works as a Full Professor of Technologies for Education & Communication and Vice-rector for International Research (UNIR Research), at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR). In addition, he holds the UNESCO Chair on eLearning and the ICDE Chair in Open Educational Resources. He works also as Director of the Research Institute for Innovation & Technology in Education (UNIR iTED).
His interests are mainly focused on Educational Technology & Innovation: Adaptive/Personalised and Informal eLearning, Learning Analytics, Social Networks, eGames, and eLearning Specifications. He has published over 130 scientific papers, 15 books and 15 special issues on indexed journals. He is or has been involved in +55 European and Worldwide R&D projects, with a practical implementation approach.
He also works as a Professor at An-Najah National University (Palestine), an Assistant Professor at Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL, Colombia), and a Visiting Professor at Coventry University (United Kingdom) and Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas (ESPE, Ecuador). He has been chair (2016, 2018) and vice-chair (2015, 2017) of the international jury for the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICTs in Education. He is a consultant for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), European Commission, European Parliament, Russian Academy of Science and ministries of Education in over a dozen countries. He is an IEEE Senior Member. He holds degrees in Communication (PhD), Computer Science (Dr. Ing), Education (PhD), Anthropology (PhD), Business Administration (DBA) and Artificial Intelligence (MIT, postgraduate).        

Inhalt
1 When Innovation Meets Technology at the University.- 2 Game-Based Learning in Mobile Devices in the Classroom.- 3 Virtual Reality for Immersive Learning Experiences.- 4 Augmented Reality for Participative Learning.- 5 Software Programming Through Building Blocks.- 6 Virtual Labs to Improve User Practice and Learning Outcomes.- 7 Social Networks Integrated in Formal Academic Programmes.- 8 A Student-Centred Approach as Multimedia Creator.- 9 Quality Research Through Peer-Assessment.- 10 Alternative Digital Credentials, Fully Integrated.- 11 Blockchain in Management Processes.- 12 Blockchain in Educational Methodologies.- 13 Technology and Practical Tools in the Classroom, to Improve the Teaching Skills.- 14 Case Study 1: Practical Use of Educational Technology in the Classroom.- 15 Case Study 2: Practical Use of Educational Technology in the Classroom.