Abstract
This introduction presents an overview of the subsequent chapters of this book. The book examines various perspectives, issues, and methods for conducting research in online and blended learning environments. It considers a specific aspect of education research as applied to online and blended learning. Faculty, with the assistance of instructional designers, is rethinking how they can use the technology to achieve their pedagogical goals and objectives. Online learning environments have also expanded interest in instructional design as a career and an area of professional research. The education research process is presented as an overall guide for conducting research and for clarifying the nature of a definition of formal education research. Enrollments in graduate instructional technology and design programs have swelled as the demand for professionals in this area has increased. Collaborative learning that was a logistical bane for many students can be initiated gracefully using wiki software that allows for ongoing online interaction, group project development, and media-infused presentations.
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