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Preparing Learners for E-Learning
Contributor(s): Piskurich, George M. (Editor)
ISBN: 0787963968     ISBN-13: 9780787963965
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
OUR PRICE:   $47.50  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: February 2003
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Annotation: Designed for anyone charged with making e-learning really work, "Preparing Learners for e-Learning "presents a variety of methods business organizations and educational institutions can use to prepare their learners to become successful e-learners. This first-of-its-kind book helps trainers, designers, and educators understand the importance of enhancing self-directedness in learners as they prepare for e-learning and the various learning theories that can be used for this purpose. It then guides e-learning professionals through the process of creating interventions-- specific to their own individual situations-- that will assist their learners in preparing for the move to an e-learning environment.

Praise for "Preparing Learners for e-Learning"
"Today, this book is what e-learning practitioners have been waiting for-- and it comes from authors who are really in the know."
-- Larry W. Carlile, Global Professional Development

"Finally, it's here! Piskurich et al. provide us with much-needed perspectives on self-directed learning that can only improve the manner e-learning is embraced and delivered to fulfill its potential."
-- Peter Beckschi, associate director, Training, Novartis Pharmaceuticals

""Preparing Learners for e-Learning" is a unique and useful guide for preparing learners to enter the brave new world of e-learning?and benefit from it."
-- Lynn Summers, vice president, research, Performaworks, Incorporated

"Organizations are investing tremendous amounts of resources into e-learning now yet failing to leverage these investments. If e-learners aren't adequately prepared, most e-learning will flop. This book is critical to advancing ourunderstanding of how to prepare e-learners and belongs on the bookshelf of every online course designer, trainer, and administrator."
-- Joe Willmore, Willmore Consulting Group



Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management
Dewey: 658.3
LCCN: 2002152165
Physical Information: 0.71" H x 5.98" W x 9.46" (0.84 lbs) 192 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Designed for anyone charged with making e-learning really work, Preparing Learners for e-Learning presents a variety of methods business organizations and educational institutions can use to prepare their learners to become successful e-learners. This first-of-its-kind book helps trainers, designers, and educators understand the importance of enhancing self-directedness in learners as they prepare for e-learning and the various learning theories that can be used for this purpose. It then guides e-learning professionals through the process of creating interventions-- specific to their own individual situations-- that will assist their learners in preparing for the move to an e-learning environment.