Author Description

This book recognizes that online and e-learning are no longer of exclusive concern of distance education and that they can no longer be considered in isolation from traditional education programs. The authors view e-learning as part of a continuum of learning environments b" that include classroom teaching, self-study, on-the-job training and active practice of skills b" and offer a framework and practical guidance for optimizing the use of each to achieve learning objectives.By offering a coherent approach to instructional design they show how e-learning can be designed to support other forms of learning, rather than being a matter of simply bdigitizingb traditional materials. They propose the integration of pedagogical, technological and organizational factors.This is a hands-on book reflects the contributors' considerable teaching experience and demonstrates how to design, develop, implement and evaluate integrated courses.bIntegrated E-Learningb is essential reading for anyone wanting to implement, design develop or deliver e-learning or training courses.