The proposed conference on the above theme will be held at Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland from September 18-20, 2017 which aims to enable researchers build connections between different digital applications. The conference welcomes papers on the following (but not limited to) research topics: - AV-Communication and Multimedia - Accessibility to Disabled Users - Assessment Methods in Blended Learning Environments - Assessment Software Tools - Assessment and Accreditation of Courses and Institutions - Authoring Tools and Content Development - Blended Learning - Collaborative Learning - Community Building - Computer-Aided Assessment - Context Dependent Learning - Cooperation with Industry in Teaching - Course Design and E-Learning Curriculae - Critical Success Factors in Distance Learning - Digital Libraries for E-Learning - Distance Education - Distance and E-Learning in a Global Context - E-Learning Hardware and Software - E-Learning Platforms, Portals - E-Learning Success Cases - E-Testing and new Test Theories - E-learning in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and information engineering - Educating the Educators - Errors in E-Learnings - Groupware Tools - Higher Education vs. Vocational Training - Immersive Learning - Impact and Achievements of International Initiatives - Intelligent Tutoring Systems - Interdisciplinary Programs for Distance Education - International Partnerships in Teaching - Joint Degrees - Learning Organization - Lifelong Learning: Continuing Professional Training and Development - Medical Applications - Metrics and Performance Measurement - Mobile Learning (M-learning) - Ontologies and Meta-Data Standards - Pedagogy Enhancement with E-Learning - Security Aspects - Simulated Communities and Online Mentoring - Standards and Interoperability - Supervising and Managing Student Projects - Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning - Teacher Evaluation - Technology Enhanced Learning - Technology Support for Pervasive Learning - Theoretical Bases of E-Learning Environments - Virtual Labs and Virtual Classrooms - Web-based Learning, Wikis and Blogs Researchers are encouraged to submit their work electronically. All papers will be fully refereed by a minimum of two specialized referees. Before final acceptance, all referees comments must be considered. BEST registered papers will be published in one of the following special issues provided that the author do major improvements and extension within the time frame that will be set by the conference and his/her paper is approved by the chief editor: International Journal of New Computer Architectures and their Applications (IJNCAA) International Journal of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (IJDIWC) The International Journal of E-Learning and Educational Technologies in the Digital Media (IJEETDM) ********************* Important Dates ********************* Submission Deadline : Open from now until August 18, 2017 Notification of Acceptance : August 28, 2017 or 4-7 weeks from the submission date Camera Ready Submission : September 08, 2017 Registration Deadline : September 08, 2017 Conference Dates : September 18-20, 2017