Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 592 pages
- Published by: Wiley
- Edition: 1st Edition January 10, 2003
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0471444588
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471444589
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Book Dimensions:
9 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
- Weighs: 1.8 pounds
Product Description
A comprehensive guide to help you cut through the hype in order to select the best E-Learning tools and vendors for your specific needs
With its ability to both reduce operating costs and train more people, E-Learning is an attractive option for companies that are trying to balance business and educational goals. But in order to implement an E-Learning program, you'll have to wade through hundreds of learning management systems, learning content management systems, authoring schools, and collaboration environments to determine what solution will work best for your situation.
In this in-depth book, recognized E-Learning experts William and Katherine Horton survey the entire field of E-Learning tools for you. They provide you with a systematic way to identify, evaluate, and choose products and services based on different E-Learning scenarios.
In this no-holds barred look at E-Learning tools, the authors:
* Arm you with a complete list of questions to ask vendors before you commit to a product
* Describe product limitations throughout each chapter and include special Rant sections that you must read
* Present tips and tricks as well as common mistakes to avoid
* List potential vendors and contact information by tool category
The companion Web site contains design forms, checklists of features to look for in the various tool categories, spreadsheets, and lists of specific tools and vendors.
Book Info
Geared toward a wide range of professionals who must wade through the vast array of e-learning technologies on the market when attempting to develop an e-learning product. Lists helpful questions that potential buyers must have answers to before committing to a product. Softcover.
Reader ReviewsAs one of the previous reviewers said Horton books are always a weath of information. This book is that and more. As an experienced practitioner in this space you'd think I'd know this stuff. And I do but it didn't stop me from reading this book cover to cover and enjoying every minute of it. My favorite part is the Bill, Kit and Curmudgeon cartoons. They really proivde different perspectives about various issues. These are common views in real life and how they are expressed and addressed give this book an edge no other book on this topic has. All this in addition to Bill and Kit's easily readable writing style and depth of knowledge. You can't lose when you buy this book. It's worth every penny and a lot more.