E-Learning Tools and Technologies: A Consumer's Guide for Trainers, Teachers, Educators, and Instructional Designers

by William Horton, Katherine Horton

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 Caters to people who are not technology experts, but who need a way to identify the types of tools they require, locate vendors, evaluate their products, and combine them into useful systems Lists helpful questions that potential buyers must have answers to before committing to a product Companion Web site contains an e-learning glossary, checklists of features to look for when evaluating products, and tools to facilitate the selection process

589 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 10, 2003

Reviews

[Leigh W]

Ok

[Sebah Al-Ali]

It suits readers who know very little about computers and the Internet.

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"Technology doesn’t make e-learning. People do. The right starting point for any exploration of technology is the people for whom the technology is needed." (p. 3)

"Different types of e-learning require different tools and technologies." (p. 13)