OER"Collaborative Learning 2.0: Open Educational Resources". Edited by Ale Okada Teresa Connolly Peter J. Scott (Open University, UK) The purpose of this book is to understand how OER and Web 2.0 can be deployed successfully to enrich the collaborative learning experience and ensure a positive outcome in terms of user generated knowledge and development of skills. This book offers current state of the art in collaborative learning through Open Educational Resources and the Web 2.0. This collection work presents the latest research through case studies, trends and also considers future developments within the field. With solid theoretical foundation and precise guidelines, authors analyse the benefits that these "user-generated content, resources and tools" promise. "Collaborative Learning 2.0: Open Educational Resources" was written by 58 authors, who are leading researchers and practitioners in their field, from 14 countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK and USA. The book comprises of some 560 references, 168 key terms and definitions as well as 25 chapters including introductions and is organised in four sections: Section 1 - " Widening participation and OER Communities Section 2 - " Producing, reusing and recreating OER Section 3 - " Sharing User-generated content Section 4 - " Social Learning, Rich Media and Games The chapters cover a wide-range of topics including: - Assessment - Collaborative Learning - Communities of Practice - Continuous Professional Development - Interactive Contents - Knowledge Sharing - New Media Environments - OER in Higher Education - Personal Learning Environments - Peer-support - Social Media - Social Networking - Social Learning - Virtual Laboratories - Web 2.0 This project began in January 2010 and the process of writing, reviewing as well as publishing this book occupied the editors and authors for almost two years. Find out more at the book's website. http://oer.kmi.open.ac.uk/ http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaborative-learning-open-educational-resources/59714

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Open-access” databases are ideal for online students from any country who do not need to pay subscription to access journal papers. The most reputable open-access journal websites are  widely used by academic researchers. While they may not carry the same amount of recognition as their more expensive counterparts, the following open-access databases provide a comparable selection of journals that are highly useful to students across disciplines. 1. Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): Originally established and maintained by Lund University in Sweden, the DOAJ features more than 8,500 open access journals, many of which are sourced from government, commercial, non-profit, and for-profit sources. Following the landmark Budapest Open Access Initiative of 2001 (which established standards for free journal access using online platforms), DOAJ received its initial funding from the Open Access Institute; it has since adopted a business model that relies heavily on donor contributions. An average of four journal entries are added to the database each day. One major advantage of DOAJ is the site’s extensive search engine. A basic search allows users to separate journals from individual articles, while advanced options allow users to sort entries by title, author, keywords, abstract, International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), and other more specific criteria. DOAJ is also touted for its clean interface, detailed FAQ page, and other features designed to provide a positive user experience. Read the full article here. (from www.onlineschools.org) A good place to start is to just look through The Directory of Open Access Publishers (DOAJ) and choose on that suits your research focus.  Open access journal about educational technology and mobile learning International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM) The iJIM journal aims to focus on the exchange of relevant trends and research results as well as the presentation of practical experiences gained while developing and testing elements of interactive mobile technologies. The objective of the journal is to publish and discuss fundamentals, applications and experiences in the field of interactive mobile technologies in learning and teaching as well as in industrial and other applications. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology is the journal of ascilite, the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. It aims to promote research and scholarship on the integration of technology in tertiary education, promote effective practice, and inform policy. AJET has an impact factor of 1.363 (JCR 2012), and is currently ranked 33/216 in the Education category. Research in Learning Technology – The Journal of the Association for Learning Technology Research in Learning Technology is the journal of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT). It aims to raise the profile of research in learning technology, encouraging research that informs good practice and contributes to the development of policy. The journal publishes papers concerning the use of technology in learning and teaching in all sectors of education, as well as in industry. Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment. Founded in 1993, ALT is the UK’s leading membership organisation in the learning technology field. ALT’s aims are improving practice, promoting research, and influencing policy. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (www.irrodl.org) is a refereed, open access e-journal that disseminates original research, theory, and best practice in open and distance learning worldwide. IRRODL is available free-of-charge to anyone with access to the Internet. European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning (EURODL) The European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning – supported by EDEN – the European Distance and E-learning Network, presents scholarly work and solid information about open, distance and e-learning as well as new dimensions of technology-enhanced learning and contributes to the Open Content movement since 1995. By covering all sectors within education and training, this e-journal promotes the work of researchers and practitioners in education in an electronic peer-reviewed publication. Open Education Europa The European Commission launched Open Education Europa in September 2013 as part of the Opening Up Education initiative to provide a single gateway to European OER. This portal is grounded on the basis of the elearningeuropa.info portal, active since 2002 to support the transformation of education through technology. Today, with close to 38,000 registered users and an average of 55,000 monthly visits, it has become the meeting point for exploring change and innovation in education. The main goal of the Open Education Europa portal is to offer access to all existing European Open Educational Resources in different languages in order to be able to present them to learners, teachers and researchers. Its eLearning Papers is one of the most visited online journals on Open Education which fosters stimulating research and practices in Education, Innovation and Technology. RUSC. Universities and Knowledge Society Journal RUSC. Universities and Knowledge Society Journal is an e-journal coedited by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Barcelona) and its eLearn Center, and the University of New England (Australia) and its DeHub. It’s a bilingual referred research e-journal in e-learning, university and network society. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT) The MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, online publication that aims to promote scholarship in the use of the Internet and web-based multimedia resources in higher education. The first issue appeared online in July 2005 and included a number of invited papers from various disciplines. The journal is now published quarterly in March, June, September, and December. AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology is the journal of ascilite, the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. It aims to promote research and scholarship on the integration of technology in tertiary education, promote effective practice, and inform policy. Open Journal Systems  Open Journal Systems (OJS) is a journal management and publishing system that has been developed by the Public Knowledge Project through its federally funded efforts to expand and improve access to research. OJS assists with every stage of the refereed publishing process, from submissions through to online publication and indexing. Through its management systems, its finely grained indexing of research, and the context it provides for research, OJS seeks to improve both the scholarly and public quality of refereed research. OJS is open source software made freely available to journals worldwide for the purpose of making open access publishing a viable option for more journals, as open access can increase a journal’s readership as well as its contribution to the public good on a global scale (see PKP Publications). PKP is a multi-university initiative developing (free) open source software and conducting research to improve the quality and reach of scholarly publishing. – See more at: http://pkp.sfu.ca/ojs/#sthash.xZH3WP01.dpuf Open Praxis is a peer-reviewed open access scholarly journal focusing on research and innovation in open, distance and flexible education. It is published by the International Council for Open and Distance Education – ICDE Open Praxis welcomes contributions which demonstrate creative and innovative research, and which highlight challenges, lessons and achievements in the practice of distance and e-learning from all over the world. An article may present research or surveys of recent work, describe original work, or discuss new technology and its possibilities, implications and/or other related issues.

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Roblox is a 3D online platform for users to play and create own multiplayer games. It was created in 2006, with release for IOS in 2013 and Android in 2014 and XBox One in 2015. Games are coded under an object-oriented programming LUA Language to manipulate the environment of the game. it host occasionally real-life events and award ceremony which also functions as a fundraiser. In 2020 reached a large number of users from 35 million to 150 million in 2021... Due to the pandemic its valuation increased from $4 billion to $29.5 billion. Similar effect experienced by the majority of gaming industry as players in particular children below 16 are spending more time indoors playing video games. Roblox has a community of educators to inspire children’s creativity, curiosity and entrepreneurship. Roblox allows both the import of files with own formats (.rbxm) and generics formats that the video game industry usually works with (.obj, .fbx, .stl, etc) Scientific Studies about Roblox indicates both drivers ( educational tour) and barriers (uncensored users, bullying and unsafe platform for children )

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