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ABCs of e-Learning: Reaping the Benefits and Avoiding the Pitfalls

by Brooke Broadbent
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Overview

The ABCs of e-Learning is your hands-on guide for finding the right e-learning path for you and your organization. Written by Brooke Broadbent-an international expert in the field of e-learning-the book is created to be an easy-to-use and flexible tool. The ABCs of e-Learning offers the background information needed to solve a wide variety of e-learning problems. It compares the four basic types of e-learning: leader-led, self-paced, performance support tools, and informal learning. It also includes answers to common problems and will get you started on your road to e-learning.

Synopsis

The ABCs of e-Learning is your hands-on guide for finding the right e-learning path for you and your organization. Written by Brooke Broadbent-an international expert in the field of e-learning-the book is created to be an easy-to-use and flexible tool. The ABCs of e-Learning offers the background information needed to solve a wide variety of e-learning problems. It compares the four basic types of e-learning: leader-led, self-paced, performance support tools, and informal learning. It also includes answers to common problems and will get you started on your road to e-learning.

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Four basic types of e-learning are compared (leader-led, self-paced, performance support tools, and informal learning) and answers are given for common problems in this guide for instructors, trainers, developers, and managers. E-learning concepts and terms are reviewed, and design, delivery, and evaluation challenges are summarized. Guidelines are presented for putting e-learning principles and practices into an organization. Planning and implementation frameworks and step-by-step procedures can be adapted to any organization regardless of mission or size. Broadbent is founder of an e-learning information and consulting service and teaches a graduate course in e-learning at Royal Roads University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author, Brooke Broadbent

Brooke Broadbent is the founder of e-LearningHub, an e-learning information and consulting service and teaches a graduate course in e-learning at Royal Roads University. He was a senior consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers and has worked internationally with clients such as Agrium, Air Canada, Commonwealth Edison, CP Rail, INCO, Mitel, Pfizer, the Department of National Defence, the International Labour Organization, and the United Nations. Broadbent is the author of Using the Internet Smarter and Faster.

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"...the wisdom is presented in an easy style and clearly answers the many FAQs..." (Education for Primary Care, August 2003)

"It deserves the praise granted by such notable practitioners as William Horton." (Technical Communication, May 2003)

"ABCs of e-Learning is a comprehensive, practical and ultimately usable book." (Training Magazine, January 2003)

Booknews

Four basic types of e-learning are compared (leader-led, self-paced, performance support tools, and informal learning) and answers are given for common problems in this guide for instructors, trainers, developers, and managers. E-learning concepts and terms are reviewed, and design, delivery, and evaluation challenges are summarized. Guidelines are presented for putting e-learning principles and practices into an organization. Planning and implementation frameworks and step-by-step procedures can be adapted to any organization regardless of mission or size. Broadbent is founder of an e-learning information and consulting service and teaches a graduate course in e-learning at Royal Roads University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
May 1, 2002
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Pages
256
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780787959104

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