Synopses & Reviews
Review
Training magazine: "This, the newest entry in AMACOM’s excellent ‘question and answer’ series, provides real-world answers to tough e-learning questions.The accessible format, good chapter summaries and useful tools, with absolutely no fluff or filler, make The E-Learning Question and Answer Book essential for those venturing into the world of online training."
Synopsis
"The application of technology-based learning to employee development has spawned a multibillion dollar industry that continues to grow. For all its potential, though, e-learning is a complex issue that elicits a myriad of questions.
The E-Learning Question and Answer Book is a clear and concise guide that addresses common questions, as well as several that should be asked more often. Author Allan Henderson develops internal and client e-learning solutions for IBM. His crucial insights are supported by examples and case studies of how to (and how not to) launch and run an e-learning program.The E-Learning Question and Answer Book asks and answers more than 70 questions in all, including:
* What is e-learning? How can your company benefit? How much will it cost?
* Do you need to scrap your classroom training? How do instructors adjust?
* How do you set up e-learning systems? Will your IT structure support future growth?
* Should you host your own e-learning system? Should you use a public system?
* What are e-learning standards? Should you care about them?
Writing from experience, Henderson answers real business questions about e-learning."
About the Author
Allan Henderson (Marietta, GA) is Senior Global E-Learning Strategy Analyst at IBM, where he has also managed business transformation and software development organizations.
Table of Contents
"Chapter 1: What is E-Learning All About?
Chapter 2: Let’s Be Specific-Some E-Learning Case Studies
Chapter 3: What Does E-Learning Cost?
Chapter 4: Applying E-Learning to Your Business
Chapter 5: What Are the Different E-Learning Styles?
Chapter 6: What Are the E-Learning Building Blocks?
Chapter 7: What Else Affects Your E-Learning Solution?
Chapter 8: Developing and Delivering E-Learning
Chapter 9: Where Will Your E-Learning System Reside?
Chapter 10: Where is E-Learning Headed in the Future?
Glossary: E-Learning Lingo
Appendix: What is the IBM 4-Tier Learning Model TM ?"