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

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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.

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.

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.