Books published by Idea Group,U.S.

The emergence of mechatronics has advanced the engineering disciplines, producing a plethora of useful technical systems. This presents the latest innovations and technologies in the fields of mechatronics and robotics. These innovations are applied to a wide range of applications for robotic-assisted manufacturing, complex systems, and many more.

Business models rely on the development and use of technologies in logistics and supply chain management in order to continually improve business processes. This explores the creation of integrated supply chains, the developments of virtual business, and the processes of re-engineering for business development.

Provides a variety of essential case studies which explore the benefits and pedagogical successes of distance learning, blended learning, collaborative learning environments, computer-supported group-based learning, and professional learning communities.

Brings together cases outlining the practical aspect of formal, non-formal, and informal online learning. This book introduces conceptual aspects of these types of learning, knowledge-base, new learning paradigms, policy implications, evaluation and concerns, design, and development of online learning.

Illustrates ways in which to reach and engage learners across cultures by using online learning that accommodates cultural differences and preferences. This casebook helps online educators understand what cultural expectations their students have before they create online programmes and tailor their instructional designs for multicultural and international learners.

In K-12 classrooms, as well as on the college and university level, the incorporation of digital games has played a vital role in the education system. These digital games have shown positive results at a variety of educational levels. This analyses the implementation of digital game applications for learning as well as addresses the challenges and pitfalls experienced.

Highlights the use of 3D technologies in the educational environment and the future prospects of adaption and evolution beyond the traditional methods of teaching. This comprehensive collection of research aims to provide instructors and researchers with a solid foundation of information on 3D technology.

Presents a collection of case studies describing the methods used to assess an education course, what factors to assess, as well as which factors determine the success of these factors. This casebook brings together different research perspectives on the questions surrounding the issues of educational assessment and evaluation.

Presents research and information on implementing and sustaining interdisciplinary studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for students and classrooms in an urban setting. This collection of research acts as a guide for researchers and professionals interested in improving learning outcomes for their students.

Highlights the successes and failures which have shaped the modern business as well as the technological solutions taken to improve the organisational system. Providing essential research on these applied innovations, this collection of case studies appeals to both academics and practitioners in the business and IT management fields.

This is a collection of case studies on the advancements and challenges of information technology in the involvements of citizens with the government. With contributions from authors around the world, this compilation is relevant to researchers, academics, and practitioners who wish to stay informed of the new world of technology in the government.

Without a proper understanding of the consumers that a business markets and sells their products to, a company's accomplishments can quickly become failures. This title discusses the indispensible value of understanding consumer activities and the crucial role they play in developing successful marketing strategies.

While sceptics once saw the concept of business ethics as an oxymoron, modern businesses are proving them wrong. Success depends not only on educating young professionals about ethical practices, but on the implementation of these practices in all aspects of a company. This title explores the fundamental concepts that keep companies successful in the era of globalization and the internet.

Addresses the development of new mass media and communication tools and its influence on social and political change. While analysing democratic transitions and cultures with a theoretical perspective, this book also presents case studies and national experiences for media, new media, and democracy scholars and practitioners.