Product Description

In e–Learning and the Science of Instruction authors Ruth Colvin Clark and Richard E. Mayer— internationally recognized experts in the field of e–learning— offer essential information and guidelines for selecting, designing, and developing e–learning courses that build knowledge and skills for workers learning in corporate, government, and academic settings.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #530301 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Review
“…is a useful resource for all those who are involved in designing and developing e–learning experiences. (IACET Review, 4/1/2004)

"This book clearly points the way to improving learning environments and ensuring that e–learning is accessible, relevant, and effective." (Technical Communication, August 2003)

Review
“…is a useful resource for all those who are involved in designing and developing e–learning experiences. (IACET Review, 4/1/2004)

"This book clearly points the way to improving learning environments and ensuring that e–learning is accessible, relevant, and effective." (Technical Communication, August 2003)

From the Inside Flap
In e–Learning and the Science of Instruction authors Ruth Colvin Clark and Richard E. Mayer— internationally recognized experts in the field of e–learning— offer essential information and guidelines for selecting, designing, and developing e–learning courses that build knowledge and skills for workers learning in corporate, government, and academic settings.

Based on scientific theory of how people learn and the results from long–term research studies, this much–needed book includes guidelines on a range of e–learning issues including the best use of text, visuals, and audio; the optimal amount and type of practice interactions; the best use of communication tools such as chat and discussion boards for collaborative learning; lesson design techniques to build problem–solving skills; and uses of virtual coaches to improve learning. Each chapter includes examples drawn from Internet and from CD–ROM courseware and checklists of — what to look for— in e–learning courses you are reviewing or designing. For all the design principles included, you will find a summary of research evidence and a brief psychological explanation so you will learn not only what but also the why behind what makes e–learning effective.

Written for e–learning consumers and designers, both novice and seasoned alike, this essential resource shows how to apply a range of research–based multimedia learning principles to the selection and design of effective e–learning courseware. Three types of e–learning are used to illustrate how the principles can be applied to diverse types of multimedia. These include e–learning designed to provide information, to build procedural skills, and to build problem–solving skills.

Customer Reviews

Bible for E-learning
This book is for academics, teachers and web developers, university students will manage but sixth form will find it tough. A niche book but techie adults will find it a reliable read.

It is a brilliant book it covers all the theory in the e-learning field. However, its strong point is that is tells you what and how you should make e-learning materials for your students to have their best results. All of the principles are heavily researched by academics and scientists.