ICWOAL 2014 - International Conference on Web & Open Access to Learning (ICWOAL'2014)

International Conference on Web & Open Access to Learning (ICWOAL'2014) to be held from 25th to 27th of November 2014 at Atlantis, the Palm Dubai. Atlantis is the majestic resort in Dubai situated on the Palm, a man-made island that has captured the world's imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity.
The International Conference on Web & Open Access to Learning (ICWOAL'2014) focuses on an important concept in the right to education that is access. Open access to learning and education encourages a variety of pedagogical and technological approaches to accomplish the dissemination of knowledge, skills and competencies across the diversity of social and cultural backgrounds. UNESCO in 2002 adopted the term Open Educational Resources (OER) to refer to the "open provision of educational resources enabled by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)". ICWOAL'2014 provides forum for discussion between researchers, practitioners, industry, students, and education policy makers interested in new developments in Web learning technologies, eLearning solutions, smart learning systems, social media & learning, and policies and regulations for open access to learning and education. ICWOAL'2014 includes five tacks focusing on (but not limited to) the following topics:
Track 1: eLearning Solutions for Open Access to Learning: Collaborative Learning Technologies and Systems - Open Access Systems for Corporate Training - Security Issues and Open Access to Learning - Learning Management Systems (LMS) for Open Access to Learning - Infrastructure and Organizational Issues for Open Learning Systems - Human Computer Interaction (HCI) for Open Learning Systems - Scalability, Integration and Reuse for Open Learning Systems - Interoperability Issues and Standards for Open Access Leaning Systems - Next Generation Educational Environments - Open Source Software - Cloud Education - Knowledge Management Issues for Open Learning Systems
Track 2: Smart and Virtual Learning Systems: Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning Systems - Personalized Learning Systems - Context Management for Open Learning Systems - Virtual Learning Systems - Simulations for Learning - Human Computer Interaction (HCI) for Open Learning Systems - Context Management Approaches in Smart Environments - Context Reasoning in Smart Environments - Evaluation of Context Models - Smart Learning and Teaching - Game-Based Learning and Edutainment - Next Generation Educational Environment - Intelligent Campus - ICT for Smart Education - Virtual Classroom/Laboratory - Virtual/Mixed-Reality Education - Remote Learning and Teaching - Application in Smart and Virtual Learning System
Track 3: Web Technologies for Open Access to Learning: Big Data and Semantic Web Technologies for Learning Systems - Ontology-Based Approaches for Learning Systems - Authoring Tools for Learning Systems - Security Issues for Open Access Learning Systems - New Tools, Web Technologies and Platforms for Open Access Learning Systems - Cloud Computing for Learning Systems - Distributed Web Technology for Open Learning Systems - Performance Evaluation of Web Learning Systems - Scalability, Integration and Reuse for Learning Objects - Interoperability among Web Learning Systems - Learner Profiling and Context Modeling Approaches - Languages and middleware for Open Access Learning Systems - Mobile Learning - Peer-to-Peer Learning - Remote Learning and Teaching - Massive Open Online Courseware
Track 4: Social Networks and Open Access to Learning: Social Networks and Collaborative Learning - Social Networks-based Knowledge Management for Learning Systems - Informal and Lifelong Learning - Learner Modeling & Social Networks - Social/Collaborative Learning Methods - Motivational Learning
Track 5: Curriculum, Policies and Social Concerns for Open Access to Learning & Education: Open Educational Resources - Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing Issues - Assessment Methods for Open Access Learning - Policy Making for Open Access to Education - Open Access Learning Systems for People with Disabilities - Digital Library and Open Access to Education - Curriculum and Courseware for Open Access Education - Testing, Assessment and Quality Issues of Open Learning Systems - Pedagogical Approaches and Theories for Open Access Education - Learning Analytics - Student Care Mentors
Solicited Papers: ICWOAL'2014 technical program committee invites authors to submit: i) Research papers reporting on new trends and developments, ii) Application papers demonstrating the use of learning technologies, services, and learning resources for open access to learning, iii) Performance evaluation and experimentation papers, iv) Tutorial and survey papers, v) Curriculum development, policy, regulations, and open learning practice papers.
Paper submission: Two types of submissions are solicited: regular papers (limited to 6 double column pages) and Work-in-Progress and Industry practice (limited to 4 double column pages). Font must be no smaller than 10-points. Manuscripts must be submitted electronically in PDF format, according to the instructions included in the conference web site. Working language of the conference is English.
Accepted papers will be published and indexed by IEEE Xplore (Pending). Each accepted paper must be presented at the conference by one of the authors. The final manuscript must be accompanied by a registration fee payment proof.
10 Free Student Registrations: There will be 10 free student registrations based on paper quality.
Important Dates
Regular Paper submission: June 30, 2014
WIP Paper submission: July 11, 2014
Author Notification: September 5, 2014
Camera Ready Papers: September 26, 2014
Conference Dates: November 25-27, 2014
Conference email: contact-AT-icwoal.org
Venue: Atlantis Resort ? The Palm Dubai
Venue: Atlantis Resort, The Palm Dubai
Atlantis is the majestic resort in Dubai situated on the Palm, a man-made island that has captured the world's imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai is both a dynamic international business centre and a laid-back tourist escape; a city where the sophistication of the 21st century walks hand in hand with the simplicity of a bygone era; a cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle combining the comfort and convenience of the Western world with the unique charm and hospitality of Arabia.
From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. In a single day, you can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra-modern shopping malls.
For more information about Dubai see: http://www.definitelydubai.com
For more information about the Canadian University of Dubai see: http://www.cud.ac.ae