Social Media in Academia

Networked Scholars

By George Veletsianos | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Social media and online social networks are expected to transform academia and the scholarly process. However, intense emotions permeate scholars’ online practices and an increasing number of academics are finding themselves in trouble in networked spaces. In reality, the evidence describing scholars’ experiences in online social networks and social media is fragmented. As a result, the ways that social media are used and experienced by scholars are not well understood. Social Media in Academia examines the day-to-day realities of social media and online networks for scholarship and illuminates the opportunities, tensions, conflicts, and inequities that exist in these spaces. The book concludes with suggestions for institutions, individual scholars, and doctoral students regarding online participation, social media, networked practice, and public scholarship.

Editions of Social Media in Academia

EBook
ISBN 9781317585725
PDF
ISBN 9781317585732

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Social media and online social networks are expected to transform academia and the scholarly process. However, intense emotions permeate scholars’ online practices and an increasing number of academics are finding themselves in trouble in networked spaces. In reality, the evidence describing scholars’ experiences in online social networks and social media is fragmented. As a result, the ways that social media are used and experienced by scholars are not well understood. Social Media in Academia examines the day-to-day realities of social media and online networks for scholarship and illuminates the opportunities, tensions, conflicts, and inequities that exist in these spaces. The book concludes with suggestions for institutions, individual scholars, and doctoral students regarding online participation, social media, networked practice, and public scholarship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Social Media in Academia about?

Social media and online social networks are expected to transform academia and the scholarly process. However, intense emotions permeate scholars’ online practices and an increasing number of academics are finding themselves in trouble in networked spaces. In reality, the evidence describing scholars’ experiences in online social networks and social media is fragmented. As a result, the ways that social media are used and experienced by scholars are not well understood. Social Media in Academia examines the day-to-day realities of social media and online networks for scholarship and illuminates the opportunities, tensions, conflicts, and inequities that exist in these spaces. The book concludes with suggestions for institutions, individual scholars, and doctoral students regarding online participation, social media, networked practice, and public scholarship.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Social Media in Academia?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Open learning, distance education

Where can I read a sample of Social Media in Academia?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317585725

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Social Media in Academia?

George Veletsianos

Who is the Publisher of the book Social Media in Academia?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Social Media in Academia is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317585725) and pdf(ISBN 9781317585732)