Modelling the Learning Environment of Virtual Knowledge Networks: Some empirical Evidence

Passiante, G.; Andriani, P.

Abstract

This paper will report the results of empirical, web-based research on the knowledge processes that take place in a virtual environment which has been created by the convergence between the telecommunications and information technologies. The analysis of some virtual knowledge networks (VKNs) is presented; the 34 analyses focus on the network properties of both nodes and links. These properties give information on a new general model of VKNs that describes the multilevel structure of virtual networks. An interpretation of VKNs is proposed, which makes use of the complexity theory.

Citation

Passiante, G., & Andriani, P. (2000). Modelling the Learning Environment of Virtual Knowledge Networks: Some empirical Evidence. International Journal of Innovation Management, 4(1), 1-31. https://doi.org/10.1142/s1363919600000020

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2000
• Deposit Date: Jun 24, 2010
• Journal: International Journal of Innovation Management
• Print ISSN: 1363-9196
• Electronic ISSN: 1757-5877
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 1-31
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/s1363919600000020
• Keywords: Virtual communities, Learning, Complex systems, Knowledge, Networks, Extranets.
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1519896