An Overview of Online Learning, Second Edition [Paperback]

Saul Carliner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

If you’re thinking about using online learning in your organization, On-Line Learning will become one of your greatest planning resources. The author explains online learning in simple language, defines basic terms and concepts, and addresses three key considerations when planning an online learning program:

Learning goals you can achieve with online learning—many you can’t achieve in a classroom
Technology you need to consider when starting or expanding an online learning program
Project issues associated with the successful design, development and delivery of online learning

You’ll learn:

How online learning compares to distance learning, e-learning, web-based training and computer-based training
How to deal with the new opportunities—and challenges—the computer imposes
The difference between formal and informal learning
3 types of supporting technologies
How to develop online learning materials

The book includes a glossary of terms and samples of online learning lesson designs and is packed with examples, resources and suggestions to ensure your next effort is a success.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: HRD PRESS, INC; 2 edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874257409
• ISBN-13: 978-0874257403
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,231,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Saul Carliner is an associate professor with the Graduate Program in Educational Technology at Concordia University in Montreal. His research interests include emerging forms of online communication and training for the workplace; management of groups that produce these materials, and transferring research results to practice. He has received research funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canadian Council on Learning, Hong Kong University Grants Council, KnowledgeOne, and Society for Technical Communication.

Carliner also has extensive industry experience, where he continues to work as a consultant specializing in strategic planning and evaluation learning and communications groups. Clients include Bell Canada, Chubb Insurance, Cossette Communications, Equitas, Georgia-Pacific, Georgia Tech, IBM, Microsoft Corporation, Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre, ST Microelectronics, UPS, Wachovia, and several Canadian and US government agencies.

Carliner's books, articles, and corporate projects have earned him numerous awards, including Best of Show and Excellence awards in international communication competitions. He serves on the editorial boards of the Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, e-Learn Magazine, Information Design Design Journal, and Performance Improvement Quarterly, as well as the Advisory Board of the Technical Communication e-Server.

Carliner is a Certified Training and Development Professional (through the Canadian Society for Training and Development), incoming editor-in-chief of the IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, a national board member and chair of the Certification Steering Committee of the Canadian Society for Training and Development, a board member of the Quebec Association of Adult Learning, a past Research Fellow of the American Society for Training and Development, and a fellow and past international president of the Society for Technical Communication.

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This is a wonderful book for anyone thinking about using online learning. This book was a great tool for me in understanding how online learning can work. It even goes as far as to talk about purchasing the right technology and services. I would highly recommend.