{"product_id":"9780470449943","title":"Virtual Teamwork Mastering the Art and Practice of Online Learning and Corporate Collaboration","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVirtual Teamwork\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMastering the Art and Practice of Online Learning and Corporate Collaboration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRobert Ubell | Frank Mayadas | Jerry Hultin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Telecommunications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\"This book, by Robert Ubell and his excellent team of collaborators, adds an important dimension to effective teaching and learning in online environments. It addresses how interaction and collaboration online can be effectively harnessed in virtual teams. It is an important contribution to the larger field of Internet-based education.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eFrank Mayadas\u003c\/b\u003e, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to create and manage highly successful teams online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the advent of the global economy and high-speed Internet, online collaboration is fast becoming the norm in education and industry. This book takes online collaboration to the next level, showing how you can bolster online learning and business performance with the innovative use of virtual teams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a team of experts headed by online learning pioneer Robert Ubell, \u003ci\u003eVirtual Teamwork\u003c\/i\u003e covers best practices for online instruction and team learning, reveals proven techniques for managing enterprise and global virtual teams, and helps you choose the best communication tools for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducators, project managers, and anyone involved in teaching online courses or creating online programs will find a wealth of tips and techniques for building and managing successful virtual teams, including guidance for:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating team instruction in the virtual classroom\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing best techniques for team interaction across borders and time zones\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring cost-effective, competitive projects that work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging leadership, mentoring, and conflict management in virtual teams\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting testing, grading, and peer- and self-assessment online\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging corporate, global, and engineering virtual teams\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right technologies for effective collaboration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eROBERT UBELL\u003c\/b\u003e is Vice President, Enterprise Learning, NYU Polytechnic Institute. Earlier, he launched Stevens Institute of Technology's online graduate program, winner of the Sloan Prize as the \"best online learning program\" in the nation. Ubell was editor of The Sciences, American Publisher of Nature, and a senior executive at leading publishers. He has written or edited five books and more than fifty scholarly articles and received grants from numerous prominent foundations. He serves on the Board of the Sloan Consortium.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 June 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470449943\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380001042572,"sku":"9780470449943","price":64.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470449943_96312945-5e4e-432b-8158-48767a1113b3.jpg?v=1780184922","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470449943","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}