Increasing organizations and educational institutions have implemented virtual learning
communities to encourage knowledge sharing. However, this task can not be accomplished …

Managing social-ecological systems and human well being in a sustainable way requires
knowledge of these systems in their full complexity. Multi-loop social learning is recognized …

Organizations are increasingly adopting new technologies, such as social media, that afford
employees a repertoire of uses not simply focused on work, but also on socialization and …

Student belonging and engagement has received increased attention in the context of an
expanding and more diverse higher education student population. Student retention is …

The need for effective communication, public outreach and education to increase support for
policy, collective action and behaviour change is ever present, and is perhaps most pressing …

In this research we explore aspects of learning, social interaction and community across
online learning, also known as distance learning, in higher education. We measure the …

How online affinity networks expand learning and opportunity for young people Boyband
One Direction fanfiction writers, gamers who solve math problems together, Harry Potter fans …

The advance of internet technology has stimulated the rise of professional virtual
communities (PVCs). The objective of PVCs is to encourage people to exploit or explore …

Studies have revealed that individuals' identities can be shaped not only offline but also
online. However, the formation of online identity of students in higher education …

Learners' socio-demographic characteristics, personal traits, and performance expectancy
are frequently employed to interpret online participation among members in virtual, higher …