Title :
A Blended, Multimodal Access eTextBook in Computational Physics
Author :
Landau, R.H. ; Paez, M.J. ; Bordeianu, C.C.
Abstract :
A complete eTextBook with multiple executable elements has been created and Web-based versions have been placed in the National Science Digital Library. The book´s file formats and executable elements were chosen to be platform-independent, highly useable, and free. Although future technologies and operating systems promise improved executable books, this eTextbook highlights some of the features possible with existing technologies. The prototype eTextBook includes text, computational laboratories, demonstrations, and video-based lecture modules.
Keywords :
Internet; computer aided instruction; further education; physics computing; National Science Digital Library; Web-based versions; blended multimodal access eTextBook; college student; computational physics; executable books; file formats; multiple executable elements; Electronic learning; Learning systems; Multimedia communication; Scientific computing; Simulation; Text processing; eTextBook; multimedia; scientific computing; scientific education; simulation;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2013.53
