AMA Handbook of E-Learning, The: Effective Design, Implementation, and Technology Solutions [Hardcover]

George M. Piskurich (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0814407218 | ISBN-13: 978-0814407219 | Edition: 1st

"This authoritative sourcebook is a timely decision-making tool for companies making the transition to (or already using) e-learning. Featuring all-original contributions from high-profile practitioners and renowned theorists, the book reveals how top companies are implementing and using this crucial employee development tool. Topics include: * analyzing organizational need * selling e-learning to the organization * learning management systems * synchronous collaboration * learning portals * repurposing materials * outsourcing and vendor relations. Other chapters focus on motivation and retention, technological and software options, measuring ROI, and more."

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Book Description

"This authoritative sourcebook is a timely decision-making tool for companies making the transition to (or already using) e-learning. Featuring all-original contributions from high-profile practitioners and renowned theorists, the book reveals how top companies are implementing and using this crucial employee development tool. Topics include:

* analyzing organizational need

* selling e-learning to the organization

* learning management systems

* synchronous collaboration

* learning portals

* repurposing materials

* outsourcing and vendor relations.

Other chapters focus on motivation and retention, technological and software options, measuring ROI, and more."

About the Author

Editor George M. Piskurich (Macon, GA) is an organizational learning and performance consultant specializing in e-learning design, performance improvement analysis and intervention, and telecommuting initiatives. He is the author of The ASTD Handbook of Training Design and Delivery and has been a classroom instructor, instructional designer and corporate training director. Contributors include: Bill Ellet and Alaric Naiman, Tom Floyd, Darin Hartley, Paul J. Guglielmino and Lucy M. Guglielmino, Russ Brock, Harvey Singh, Travis Piper, Bray J. Brockbank, Saundra Wall Williams, John Hartnett, Mike Fink, Curtis Kanahele, Patrick M. Hentschell, Larry Israelite and Nanette Dunn, Jennifer Hofmann, Carole Richardson, Brandon Hall, Loretta Donovan, Vicky Phillips, Allan Berger, Thomas J. Labonte, Wayne Turmel, Jim Burrow, Elliott Masie, and Clark Aldrich.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 17 and up
  
• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; 1st edition (June 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814407218
• ISBN-13: 978-0814407219
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,661,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, relevant and specific information!, October 14, 2005

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This review is from: AMA Handbook of E-Learning, The: Effective Design, Implementation, and Technology Solutions (Hardcover)

If your organization is considering e-learning or if your management team thinks everyone needs to get on the e-learning bandwagon, you have been waiting for this book. Making the organizational transition to e-learning is a huge undertaking that affects almost every aspect of your company. This handbook, edited by George M. Piskurich, includes chapters by 30 experts in the field. It guides you through the process of establishing e-learning programs. It starts with needs analysis to see if e-learning is right for your business and then details a step-by-step approach for developing, implementing and maintaining an e-learning program. We highly recommend this volume; it is packed with useful, relevant, specific information, experience and guidance.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For any who want to incorporate an e-learning strategy, September 14, 2003

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This review is from: AMA Handbook of E-Learning, The: Effective Design, Implementation, and Technology Solutions (Hardcover)

AMA Handbook of E-Learning features essays by the author and almost thirty world experts on workplace learning, addressing all questions and concerns that organizations may have on e-learning. Experts were asked over twenty questions chosen from a survey of practitioners who were asked about the concerns. Each expert answered several questions ranging from technical problems to expect in the e-learning environment to what the right blend of e-learning and software is. An essential guide for any who want to incorporate an e-learning strategy into their organization or education.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hands-on, not just theory, July 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: AMA Handbook of E-Learning, The: Effective Design, Implementation, and Technology Solutions (Hardcover)

I was particularly impressed with the hands-on information. We certainly get enough E-Learning theory, but this book does give some real advice, particularly in the actual production of e-learning modules. For example, the chapter on Webcasting by Michael Fink explains the ins and outs of what it actually takes to get this part of the process done. Excellent!

I'm still browsing, but I think the editor George Piskurich should be congratulated.