This book was a real eye opener. Thorough in its analysis of the various characteristics of a learning community it goes on to explore the various elements drawing on expertise from across the USA and from Canada and the UK.
Written from a distinctly academic perspective the book is still a very good read and the various authors bring their own perspective which help to build a very clear model for online learning.
While a number of the examples are drawn from specific projects they seem to link together well to describe the e-learning landscape as we now know it. One of the reassuring things about reading was the number of times I recognised the particular activity or behaviours and felt that it was almost mapping out my own experiences.
One thing in particular was the reference to ThinkQuest which we have been promoting in my area for years only to secure a submission in 2006 as a result of collaboration between students online.
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