Designing Successful e-Learning

by Michael W. Allen

This is the second volume of six in Michael Allen’s e-Learning Library―a comprehensive collection of proven techniques for creating e-learning applications that achieve targeted behavioral outcomes through meaningful, memorable, and motivational learning experiences. This book examines common instructional design practices with a critical eye and recommends substituting success rather than tradition as a guide. Drawing from theory, research, and experience in learning and behavioral change, the author provides a framework for addressing a broader range of learner needs and achieving superior performance outcomes.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 27, 2002

Reviews

[Leonard Houx · Rating 2 out of 5]

Apparently, good instructional design involves communicating with your audience like they are idiots.

It also seems to involve not using appropriate publishing software, but rather (in punk 'zine fashion) xeroxing a printed version with the diagrams separately pasted over.

That said, I learned a bit about one iterative approach to e-learning and while it probably could have been covered in a 15-20 page article and not a 190 page book, it wasn't a total loss.

[Camille Funk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it... every ID should read this book.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Allen's approach is flexible and makes allowances for common sense. The book's organization is easy to follow and includes plenty of resources.