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Aimed at training and human resources professionals, this volume offers practical guidance for designing effective e-learning courses. Consultant Horton uses hundreds of real-world examples to illustrate how to create learning activities that engage students and help them to accomplish specific learning objectives. He also covers technological issues, such as the visual design and navigation of the virtual classroom. Horton is the author of a number of books about online training. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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"E-Learning by Design provides a comprehensive, detailed look at the concepts and processes of developing, creating and implementing a successful e-Learning program. Horton's practical, down-to-earth approach offers clear information and instruction without over simplifying. Readers will learn to build customized e-Learning programs from scratch, building on core principles of instructional design to:[bullet] develop meaningful activities and lessons[bullet] create and administer online tests and assessments[bullet] design learning games and simulations, and[bullet] effectively implement an individualized programThe second edition will feature chapter-by-chapter revisions and add new sections and updates that address: new delivery technologies, including social networking, mobile learning, and the use of other new mobile devices; learning from available content; repurposing content; setting and following quality Standards, a revised Catalyst Model and Examples, How We Will Learn Modeland Examples, and designing for International and Multi-cultural Audiences, as well as all-new contemporary case studies, examples, and activities. New edition will also include two free online resources: a downloadable instructor's manual, and a premiumcontent site featuring additional examples and case studies, tools and resources"--
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