Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction

Marc Notes: This encyclopedia presents numerous experiences and insights, of professional from around the world, on human computer interaction issues and perspectives--Provided by publisher.; Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Publisher Marketing: This encyclopedia covers a wide range of Human Computer Interaction related topics such as concepts, design, usability, evaluation, innovations, and applications of HCI in organizations around the globe. It includes contributions from advisors from around the world as well as real life experiences and cases of HCI. Review Citations: American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 685 (EAN 9781591405627, Hardcover) Scitech Book News 12/01/2006 pg. 27 (EAN 9781591405627, Hardcover) American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 685 (EAN 9781591407980, Other) Contributor Bio:  Ghaoui, Claude Claude Ghaoui, Ph. D., is a senior lecturer in computer systems (since 1995) at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool JMU, UK. Her research interests and expertise are mainly in human computer interaction, multimedia/Internet technology and their applications in education. She is a UK correspondent for EUROMICRO (since 1998) and served on programme committees for several international HCI/multimedia conferences. Since 2000, she has been an advisor for eUnivervity (UK-based), which promotes and provides online learning. She is the editor of two books, "E-Educational Applications: Human Factors and Innovative Approaches," 2004 published by IRM Press, and "Usability Evaluation of Online Learning Programs," 2003 published by Information Science Publishing.