Only books with strong relevance to online collaborative learning are listed here, with preference given to those published in the last ten years.  If there are others you'd like to see listed, please email details.

        online collaborative learning,

        computer supported cooperative work (CSCW),

        collaborative learning - theory and techniques, and

        online, distance and web-based education.

Online Collaborative Learning

Aggarwal, A (ed.) (2000), Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges, Idea Group Publishing, ISBN 1 87828 960 8.  Mainly about web-based learning, but three chapters specifically relate to online collaborative learning.

Bonk, C. J. & King, K. S. (eds.) (1998), Electronic collaborators: Learner-centered technologies for literacy, apprenticeship, and discourse, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, ISBN 0 8058 2797 8.  Details the tools for computer conferencing and collaboration and the learning theories grounding their use.

Crook, C. (1994), Computers and the Collaborative Experience of Learning, Routledge, London, ISBN 0 415 05359 5.  Takes as its central theme the sociocultural nature of education and the importance of the various interactions made possible by new technology.

Dillenbourg, P. (ed.) (1999), Collaborative Learning: Cognitive and  Computational Approaches, Pergamon Press, ISBN 0 08 043073 2. 

Eisenstadt, M. & Vincent, T. (eds.) (2000), The Knowledge Web: Learning and Collaborating on the Net, Open and Distance Learning Series, Kogan Page Ltd, London, ISBN 0 7494 3178 4.  Brings together examples of leading-edge research projects from the Knowledge Media Institute at the UK Open University.

Hazemi, R., Hailes, S. & Wilbur, S. (1998), The Digital University: Reinventing the Academy (Computer Supported Cooperative Work), Springer-Verlag, ISBN 1 85233 478 9. Covers all aspects of academic life, from teaching and research through to support and management. 

Kaye, A. (1992), Collaborative learning through computer conferencing: the Najaden papers, Springer-Verlag, ISBN 0 387 55755 5. May be difficult to get hold of.

Koschmann, T. (ed.) (1996), CSCL: Theory and Practice of an Emerging Paradigm, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Hillsdale, NJ.  ISBN 0 8058 1346 2.  Twelve chapters by different authors outlining current research in instructional technology.

Koschmann, T., Hall, R. & Miyake, N. (eds.) (2002), CSCL 2: Carrying forward the conversation, Lawrence Erlbaum, Mahwah, NJ., ISBN 0 8053 5008

Littleton, K. & Light, P. (eds.) (1999), Learning with Computers: Analyzing Productive Interactions, Routledge, NY, ISBN 0 415 14286 5

McConnell, D. (2000), Implementing Computer Supported Cooperative Learning 2nd Edition, Kogan Page, ISBN 0 7494 3135 0.  A comprehensive introduction to networked collaborated learning or e-learning.

O'Malley, C. (ed.) (1994), Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, Springer-Verlag, ISBN 0 387 57740 8.  Only available in hardback.  May be a little dated by now.

Palloff, R. M. & Pratt, K. (1999), Building Learning Communities in Cyberspace: Effective Strategies for the Online Classroom, Jossey-Bass, ISBN 0 7879 4460 2.  Provides proven strategies for taking learning beyond the classroom and into the online environment, focusing on the critical task of creating a sense of community among learners.

Roberts T.S. (ed.) (2003), Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice, Idea Group Press, Hershey, Pennsylvania, ISBN 1 59140 174 7.  Provides a variety of viewpoints and case studies from researchers and practitioners around the world.  You can order this from amazon.com. You can also read a review.  And another review.

Roberts T S (ed.) (2004), Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in Higher Education, Information Science Publishing, Hershey, Pennsylvania, ISBN 1-59140-408-8 (hardback) 1-59140-409-6 (paperback). You can order this from amazon.com or read the preface and other details here.

Salmon, G. (2002). E-tivities: the key to active online learning. London, Kogan Page ISBN 0 7494 3686 7. This work covers the use of online collaborative working - 'E-tivities' as Salmon calls them - in learning. This constructivist approach to e-learning emphasises the use of widely available, and low-cost, asynchronous communications technologies to support learner-learner and learner-educator interaction in learning activities.

Smith, B. L. & McCann, J. (eds.) (2001) Reinventing Ourselves: Interdisciplinary Education, Collaborative Learning, and Experimentation in Higher Education, Anker Publishing Co, ISBN 1 88298 235 5.  Examines the experiences and lessons from over 20 different institutions pioneering new approaches for more effective teaching and learning.

Verdejo, M. F. & Cerri, S. A. (eds.) (1994),  Collaborative Dialogue Technologies in Distance Learning (NATO Asi Series. Series F, Computer and Systems Sciences, Vol 133), Springer Verlag, Berlin, ISBN 0 387 58249 5.  Emphasis is placed on models for collaborative dialogues in general and learning dialogues in particular, at a distance, through a computer network.

Computer Supported Cooperative Work

Beaudouin-Lafon, M. (ed.) (1998), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), John Wiley & Sons, London, ISBN 0 471 96736 X. 

Bruce, B., Peyton, J. & Batson, T. (eds.) (1993) Networked-based classrooms: Promises and realities, Cambridge University Press, NY, ISBN 0 5214 1636 1

Chaffeey, D. (1998),  Groupware, Workflow and Intranets: Reengineering the Enterprise with Collaborative Software, Digital Press, Boston, ISBN 1 555 58184 6.

Coleman, D. (1997), Groupware: Collaborative strategies for corporate LANs and intranets, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ., ISBN 0 137 27728 8.

Galegher, J., Kraut, R. E. & Egido, C. (1990), Intellectual Teamwork: Social and Technological Foundations of Cooperative Work, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Hillsdale NJ.,  ISBN 0 8058 0534 6.

Greif, I. (ed.) (1998), Computer Supported Cooperative Work: A book of readings, Morgan Kaufmann, California,  ISBN 0 934 61357 5.

Lubich, H. (1995). Towards a CSCW Framework for Scientific Cooperation in Europe. Springer Verlag, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 889, January 1995, ISBN 3-540-58844-2

Collaborative Learning - Theory and Techniques

Adams, D. M. & Hamm, M. (1996), Cooperative Learning: Critical Thinking and Collaboration Across the Curriculum, Thomas, Springfield, Ill.  ISBN 0 398 06587 X.

Barnes, D. & Todd, F. (1995), Communication and Learning Revisited : Making Meaning Through Talk, Boynton/Cook Publishing, ISBN 0 86709 356 0.

Bellanca, J. (1991), Building a caring, cooperative classroom: A social skills primer, Skylight, Palatine, ISBN 0 932 93535 4.

Bennett, B., Bennet, C. & Stevahn, L. (1991), Cooperative learning: Where heart meets mind, Educational Connections, Toronto, ISBN 0 9695 3880 4.

Bosworth, K. & Hamilton S. J. (eds.) (1994), Collaborative Learning : Underlying Processes and Effective Techniques (New Directions for Teaching and Learning, No 59), Jossey-Bass, ISBN 0 7879 9998 9.

Bouton, C. & Garth, R. Y. (1983), Learning in Groups, Jossey-Bass, ISBN 0 87589 974 9.

Brody, C. & Davidson, N. (ed.) (1998), Professional development for cooperative learning: Issues and Approaches, State University of New York Press, New York, ISBN 0 791 43850 3.

Brown, J. S. & Duguid, P. (2000), The Social Life of Information, Harvard Business School Press, ISBN 0 87584 7625

Bruffee, K. A., (1999), Collaborative Learning : Higher Education, Interdependence, and the Authority of Knowledge, John Hopkins University Press, ISBN 0 8018 5974 3.

Chaiklin, S. & Lave, J. (ed.) (1993), Understanding practice. Perspectives on activity and context, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0 521 55851 4.

Cleverley, J. (1986),  Visions of Childhood , Teachers College Press, New York, ISBN 0 8077 2800 4.

Cohen, E. G. (1994), Designing Groupwork: Strategies for the Heterogeneous Classroom, Teachers College Press, New York, ISBN 0 8077 3331 8. 

Crook, C. (1994), Computers and the Collaborative experience of learning, Routledge & Kegan Paul, London, ISBN 0 415 05359 5.

Damraosch, D. (1995), We Scholars: Changing the Culture of the UniversitY, Harvard University Press, ISBN 0 67494 8432

Davidson, N. (ed.) (1990), Cooperative Learning in Mathematics: A Handbook for Teachers, Menlo Park, CA: Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0 201 23299 5.

Digenti, D. (1999), The Collaborative Learning Guidebook, Learning Mastery Press, ISBN 0 9674818 0 5.  

Dishon, D. & O'Leary, P. W. (1998), A Guidebook for Cooperative Learning: Techniques for Creating More Effective Schools, Cooperation Unlimited, Portage, ISBN 1 556 91141 6.

Doise, W. & Mugny, G. (1984), The Social Development of the Intellect, Pergamon Press, New York. ISBN 0 08 030215 7.

Doo, I. (2000), Collaborative Learning Activities Manual, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0 201 66198 5.

Ebest, S. B. (ed.) (1994), Writing With : New Directions in Collaborative Teaching, Learning, and Research (SUNY Series, Feminist Theory in Education), SUNY Press, ISBN 0 7914 18421.  

Foyle, H. C. (1995), Interactive Learning in the Higher Education Classroom: Cooperative, Collaborative, and Active Learning Strategies (Excellence in the Academy) , National Education Association, ISBN 0 8106 2679 9.  

Goodsell, A., Maher, M., Tinto, V., & Associates (eds.), Collaborative Learning: A Sourcebook for Higher Education, National Center on Postsecondary Teaching Learning & Assessment, ISBN 9 9922825 4 1.

Harding-Smith, T. (1993), Learning Together : An Introduction to Collaborative Learning, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0 673 46848 8. 

Johnson, D. W. & Johnson, R. T. (1989), Cooperation and Competition: Theory and Research,  Interaction Book Co., Edina, MN. ISBN 0 939603 10 1.

Johnson, D. W. & Johnson, R. T. (1992), Creative Controversy: Intellectual Challenge in the Classroom, Interaction Book Co., Edina, MN.  ISBN 0 939603 18 7

Johnson, D. W. & Johnson, R. T. (1996), Meaningful & Manageable Assessment Through Cooperative Learning, Interaction Book Co., Edina, MN.  ISBN 0 939603 25 X.

Johnson, D. W. & Johnson, R. T. (1998), Learning Together and Alone: Cooperative, Competitive, and Individualistic Learning, Allyn & Bacon, ISBN 0 205 28771 9.

Johnson, D. W., Johnson, R. T. & Holubec, E. J. (1998), Cooperation in the Classroom,  Interaction Book Co., Edina, MN. ISBN 0 939603 04 7.

Johnson, D. W., Johnson, R. T. & Holubec, E. J. (1990), Circles of Learning  Interaction Book Co.,  Edina, MN. ISBN 0 939603 12 8.

Johnson, D. W., Johnson, R. T. & Holubec, E. J. (1992), Advanced Cooperative Learning- Revised  Interaction Book Co., Edina, MN. ISBN 0 939603 19 5.

Joiner, R., Littleton K., Faulkner D. & Miell D. (2000), Rethinking Collaborative Learning, Free Association Books, ISBN 1 85343 514 7.

Jones, B. F. (ed.) (1997), Real-Life Problem Solving: A Collaborative Approach to Interdisciplinary Learning : A Collaborative Approach to Interdisciplinary Learning, American Psychological Association, ISBN 1 557 98294 5.

Kagan, S. (1997), Cooperative Learning,  Kagan Cooperative Learning, San Juan Capistrano, CA. ISBN 1 87909 710 9.

Kagan, S. & Kagan, M. (1993), Advanced Cooperative Learning: Playing With Elements,  Kagan Cooperative Learning, San Juan Capistrano, CA. ISBN 1 87909 716 8.

Kessler, C. (1992), Cooperative language learner, Pearson, New Jersey, ISBN 0 13 173618 3.

Lave, J. & Wenger, E. (1991), Situated Learning:  Legitimate Peripheral Participation (Learning in Doing : Social, Cognitive and Computational Perspectives), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0 521 42374 0.

Lee, P. (1999), Collaborative Practices for Educators : Strategies for Effective Communication, Peytral Publications, ISBN 1 89045 526 1. 

Lesgold, A. & Glaser, R. (ed.) (1989), Foundations for a Psychology of Education,  Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Hillsdale NJ. ISBN 0 8058 0296 7. 

Millis, B. J. & Cottell, P. G. (1998), Cooperative Learning for Higher Education FacultY,  Phoenix: American Council of Education/Oryx Press, ISBN 1 573 56419 2.

Moll, L. C. (ed.) (1992), Vygotsky and Education : Instructional Implications and Applications of Sociohistorical Psychology, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0 521 38579 2.

Neilson, R. E. (1997), Collaborative Technologies and Organizational Learning (Series in Information Technology Management), Idea Group Publishing, ISBN 1 87828 939 X.  

Newman, D., Griffin, P. & Cole, M. (1989), The Construction Zone, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0 521 38942 9. 

Pedersen, J. & Digby, A. (eds.) (1995), Secondary schools and cooperative learning: Theories, models and strategies, Garland Press, New York, ISBN 0 815 30421 8.

Postman, N. (1993), Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to TechnologY, Vintage Books, ISBN 0 679 74540 8.

Resnick L. (ed.) (1989), Knowing, Learning, and Instruction: Essays in Honor of Robert Glaser,  Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Hillsdale NJ.  ISBN 0 8058 0460 9.

Ruopp, R., Gal, Drayton & Pfister (eds.) (1993), LabNet: Toward a Community of Practice,  Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Hillsdale NJ.   ISBN 0 8058 1294 6. 

Salomon, G. (ed.) (1993), Distributed Cognitions, New York, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0 521 57423 4.

Schrage, M. (1991), Shared minds: The new technologies of collaboration, Random House, ISBN 0 394 56587 8.

Sharan, S. & Schachar, H. (1988), Language and Learning in the Cooperative Classroom, Springer-Verlag, New York, ISBN 0 387 96708 7.

Sharan, S. (1990), Cooperative Learning: Theory and Research, Praeger Publishing, New York, ISBN 0 275 92887 X.

Sharan, Y. & Schachar, S. (1992), Group Investigation: Expanding Cooperative Learning, Teachers College Press, New York, ISBN 0 807 73190 0.

Sharan, S. (1999), Handbook of Cooperative Learning Methods, Praeger Publishing, New York, ISBN 0 275 96746 8.

Slavin, R. E. (1983), Cooperative Learning,  Longman, New York, NY. ISBN 0 582 28355 8.

Slavin, R. E. (1987), Cooperative Learning: Student Teams 2nd Ed. Washington, DC: National Education Association, ISBN 0 8106 1074 4.

Slavin, R. E. (1991), Educational Psychology: Theory Into Practice, 3rd ed., Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, ISBN 0 205 31244 6.

Slavin, R. E. (1994), Cooperative Learning: Theory, Research, and Practice, Allyn & Bacon, ISBN 0 205 15630 4.

Snodgrass, D. M. & Bevevino, M. M. (2000), Collaborative Learning in Middle and Secondary Schools : Applications and Assessments, Eye on Education, ISBN 1 88300 184 6.

Stahl, R. (ed.) (1993), Cooperative Learning in Science: A handbook for teachers, Addison-Wesley, California, ISBN 0 201 49422 1.

Suchman, L. (1987), Plans and Situated Actions, Cambridge University Press, New York, ISBN 0 521 33739 9.

Thousand, J. S. (2001), Creativity and Collaborative Learning : A Practical Guide to Empowering Students and Teachers, Paul H Brookes Publishing Company , ISBN 1 557 66158 8.

Totten, S., Silla, T., Digby, A. & Ross, P. (eds.) (1991), Cooperative Learning: A Guide To Research, Garland, New York, ISBN 0 8240 7222 7.

Voss, J., Perkins, D. N. & Segal, J. (ed.) (1991), Informal Reasoning and Education, Hillsdale NJ, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, ISBN 0 8058 0209 6.

Vygotsky, L. S., Vygotsky, S., & John-Steiner, V. (1980), Mind in Society : The Development of Higher Psychological Processes, Harvard University Press, ISBN 0 674 57629 2.

Watkins, K. E. (1993), Sculpting the Learning Organization: lessons in the art and science of systemic change, Jossey-Bass, San Fransisco, ISBN 1 555 42576 3.

Online, Distance and Web-based Education

Only a minuscule selection of recently published books is listed in this section.  If there are others you'd really like to see listed, please email details.

Abbey, B. (ed.) (2000), Instructional and Cognitive Impacts of Web-Based Education, Idea Group Publishing, ISBN 1 87828 959 4.

Baker, E. L, & O'Neal, H. F. (1994), Technology Assessment in Education and Training, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, ISBN 0 8058 1246 6.

Belanger, F., Jordan, D. H. & Jordan, D. (2000), Evaluation and Implementation of Distance Learning: Technologies, Tools and Techniques, Idea Group Publishing, ISBN 1 87828 963 2.

Berge, Z, & Collins, M. (eds.) (1995), Computer mediated communication and the online classroom (Vols I-III), Hampton Press, ISBN 1 88130 308 X.

Berge, Z, & Collins, M. (eds.) (1996), Wired together: The online K-12 classroom (Vols I-IV), Hampton Press, ISBN 1 572 73087 0.

Bourne, J. (ed.) (1999), On-Line Education : Learning Effectiveness and Faculty Satisfaction : Proceedings of the 1999 Summer Workshop on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Sloan Center for Online Education, ISBN 0 9677774 1 0.

Bourne, J. (ed.) (2000), OnLine Education, Volume 2 : Learning Effectiveness, Faculty Satisfaction, and Cost Effectiveness: Proceedings of the 2000 Summer Workshop on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Sloan Center for Online Education, ISBN 0 9677741 1 X.  

Boyle, T. & Boyle, T. (1996), Design for Multimedia Learning, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0 13 242215 8.

Brookfield, S. (1991), Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning: A Comprehensive Analysis of Principles and Effective Practices, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, ISBN 1 555 42355 8.

Brooks, D. W., Nolan, D., & Gallagher, S. (1997), Web teaching: A guide to designing interactive teaching for the World-Wide Web, Plenum Press, New York, ISBN 0 306 46527 2.

Carroll, J.M. (2000). Making use: scenario-based design of human -computer interactions. Cambridge: MIT press. ISBN: 0 262 03279 1.

Chomsky, N. (2000). Chomsky on MisEducation, (Edited and introduced by Donaldo Macedo). New York: Rowan and Littlefield. ISBN: 0 7425 0129 9. 

Collison, G., Elbaum, B., Haavind, S., & Tinker, R. (2000). Facilitating online learning: Effective strategies for moderators. Madison, WI: Atwood Publishing. ISBN: 1 891 85933 1. 

Driscoll, M. & Alexander, L. (1998), Web-Based Training : Using Technology to Design Adult Learning Experiences, Jossey-Bass, ISBN 0 7879 4203 0.

Duning, B., Van Kekerix, B. & Zaborowsi, L. (1993), Reaching learners through telecommunications, Jossey-Bass, ISBN 1 555 42501 1.

Eastmond, D. V. (1995), Alone but together: Adult distance study through computer conferencing, Hampton Press, ISBN 1 572 73030 7.

Farr, M. & Psotka, J. (1992), Intelligent instruction by computer, Taylor & Francis, ISBN 0 8448 1687 6.

Finkelstein, M.J., Frances C., Jewett, F.I., Scholz, B.W. (2000). Dollars, Distance, and Online Education: The New Economics of College Teaching and Learning. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press. ISBN 1-57356-395-1. 

Fisher, C., Dwyer, D. C. & Yocam, K. (1996), Education and Technology: Reflections on computing in classrooms, Jossey-Bass, ISBN 0 7879 0238 1.

French, D., Hale, C., Johnson, C., Farr, G. (eds.) (1999). Internet Based Learning: An Introduction and Framework for Higher Education and Business. Stylus Publications  ISBN: 1 5792 20096 X.

Ghaoui, Dr. C. (2003). Usability Evaluation of Online Learning Programs . Information Science Publishing. ISBN: 1 59140 105 4.

Hanna, D., Glowacki-Dudka, M., and Conceicao-Runlee, S. (2000). 147 Practical Tips for Teaching Online Groups : Essentials of Web-Based Education. Madison, Wisc.: Atwood Publishing; ISBN: 1 8918 5934 X.   

Harasim, L. (ed.) (1990), Online education: Perspectives on a new environment, New York, Praeger, ISBN 0 275 93448 9. 

Harasim, L., Hiltz, S. R., Teles, L. & Turoff, M. (1995), Learning Networks: A Field Guide to Teaching and Learning Online, MIT Press, ISBN 0 262 08236 5.

Hartley, D. E. (2000), On-Demand Learning: Training in the New Millennium, HRD Press, ISBN 0 87425 539 2.

Hiltz, S. R. (1994), The Virtual Classroom: learning without limits via computer networks, Ablex, ISBN 1 567 50055 2.

Horton, W. K. (2000), Designing Web-Based Training : How to Teach Anyone Anything Anywhere Anytime, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0 471 35614 X.

Jonnasen, D. H. (1996), Handbook of research on educational communications and technologY, Macmillan, ISBN 0 8058 4145 8.

Kearsley, G. & Shneiderman, B. (1998), We Teach with Technology, Beedle, ISBN 0 938661 37 X.

Kearsley, G. (1999), Online Education: Learning and Teaching in Cyberspace, Wadsworth, ISBN 0 534 50689 5.

Lajoie, S. (ed.) (2000),  Computers as Cognitive Tools: No More Walls : Theory Change, Paradigm Shifts, and Their Influence on the Use of Computers for Instructional Purposes, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Hillsdale, New Jersey, ISBN 0 8058 2931 8.

Lau, L. K. (ed.) (2000), Distance Learning Technologies: Issues, Trends and Opportunities, Idea Group Publishing, ISBN 1 87828 980 2.

Maddux, C., Johnson, D. & Willis, J. (1997), Educational Computing: Learning with Tomorrow's Technologies, Allyn & Bacon, ISBN 0 205 16589 3.

Mantyla, K (ed.) (2000), The 2000 / 2001 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook: The Newest Trends and Technologies, McGraw Hill, ISBN 0 07 135296 1.

Marquardt, M. & Kearsley, G. (1999), Technology-based learning: Maximizing Human Performance and Corporate Success, CRC Press - St Lucie Press, ISBN 1 574 44214 7.

McCormack, C. & Jones, D. (1997), Building a Web-based Education System, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0 471 19162 0.

Minoli, D. (1996), Distance Learning Technology and Applications, Artech House, ISBN 0 89006 739 2.

Moore, M. & Kearsley, G. (1996), Distance Education: A Systems Approach, Wadsworth, ISBN 0 534 26496 4.

Noah, H. J. & Eckstein, M. A. (1998). Doing Comparative Education: Three Decades of Collaboration. Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong Comparative Education Research Center. ISBN 962-8093-878. 

Okamoto T., Hartley R., Kinshuk & Klus, J. (eds.) (2001), Advanced Learning Technology: Issues, Achievements and Challenges, IEEE Computer Society,  Los Alamitos, CA. ISBN 0 7695 1013 2.

Porter, L. R. (1997), Creating the Virtual Classroom: Distance Learning with the Internet, Wiley, ISBN 0 471 17830 6.

Reddick, R. & King, E. (1996), The Online Student: Making the Grade on the Internet, College Publishers, ISBN 0 15 503189 9.

Rosenberg, M. J. (2000), E-Learning: Strategies for Delivering Knowledge in the Digital Age, McGraw Hill, ISBN 0 07 136268 1.

Rossman, P. (1992), The emerging worldwide electronic university: Information age global higher education, Greenwood Press, ISBN 0 275 94776 9.

Salmon, G. (2000). E-moderating: The key to teaching and learning online (Open and Distance Learning Series.  Kogan Page. ISBN: 0 7494 3110 5.  

Schank, R. (1997), Virtual Learning: A Revolutionary Approach to Building a Highly Skilled Workforce, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0 7863 1148 7.

Steen, D. R., Roddy, M. R., Sheffield, D. & Stout, M. B. (1995), Teaching with the Internet: : Putting Teachers before TechnologY, Resolution Business Press, ISBN 0 945264 19 4.

Talbot, C. (2003), Studying at a Distance: A Guide for Students, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0 335 21336 7

Weigel, V. B. (2002). Deep learning for a digital age: Technology's Untapped Potential to Enrich Higher Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 0 7879 5613 9.

White, K. W. & Weight, R. H. (1999), The Online Teaching Guide: A Handbook of Attitudes, Strategies, and Techniques for the Virtual Classroom, Allyn & Bacon, ISBN 0 205 29531 2. 

Williams, M. L. et al (1999),  Distance Learning : The Essential Guide, Sage Publications, ISBN 0 7619 1442 0.