WSEAS Transactions on Advances in Engineering Education
Print ISSN: 1790-1979, E-ISSN: 2224-3410
Volume 9, 2012
Application of a Model of Asynchronous Web based Education (WbE) in the Agricultural Engineering Sector
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Abstract: Nowadays, the use of Web based Education (WbE) in distance learning education is considered to be an innovative method of learning. Supporters argue that WbE renews educational practices through the use of computers and their applied methodology, as well as the technologies provided by the use of the Internet. In this article we study a WbE field and propose a research theoretical model (AETCM) that aims at delivering online Agricultural Engineering courses (i.e. Agricultural Automation Applications course), offering a flexible use of means and tools. Additionally, this model allows a synthesis of selected bibliography that covers the issue cognitively, develops cooperative spirit and individualises the learning procedure and also uses the Web 2.0 tools’ functions and dexterities for the communication between trainer-student.