As an international speaker and consultant to virtually every business sector over his more than thirty-five years of research and development in technology-based instruction, Michael Allen now speaks out about his frustrations with e-learning and brings fundamental issues to light. He shares specific, commonsense guidelines that reliably produce effective and practical learning solutions. From his pioneering work on learning management systems, to authoring systems… More >>
Michael Allen’s Guide to E-Learning
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#1 by Steve M on July 4, 2010 - 6:28 pm
Excellent book. Refreshing ideas in an easy to follow sequence. Written in a friendly manner. This book doesn’t contain wreaths of information about e-learning, but instead focusses on a few key concepts that are illustrated extremely well with practical examples. Definitely not an e-learning Bible, but absolutely vital for anyone who wants a few ideas to kick-start their flailing e-learning courses. Most of the concepts presented are also applicable to regular classroom learning as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by John Robertson on July 4, 2010 - 8:43 pm
As a Training Manager for a large wireless company I was charged with rolling out our online learning system. As you would expect, I and my company, did a good deal of research before we purchased our system. Michael Allen’s book was very helpful in identifying the questions we needed to identify, as a company, before we took the step.
I highly recommend this book. Even though you will likely experience some frustration in your search for the most effective online learning system, his book will make the process less painful.
The book really focuses on the “how to” of developing and designing your online courses. It honestly lays out the pros and cons of online learning. You will find it helpful.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on July 4, 2010 - 10:19 pm
This book is a must have for the aspiring e-Learning developer. It reviews enough theory to make the point and directs the reader quickly through the logic and science of good e-Learning design.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Gary W. Scott on July 5, 2010 - 12:06 am
This is one of two books for an online e-Learning class I am taking. Well organized. Easy to understand. Clear examples and exercises. CD easy to order and helpful. I was able to put the design ideas into use at work my first day at work after reading the design chapter. Began to move from boring, PowerPoint-like Captivate modules to entertaining, challenging modules that engage the user. I strongly recommend this book for designers, managers, and executives/business owners who are or are considering implementing or improving their e-learning offerings!
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on July 5, 2010 - 1:26 am
This book takes e-learning to its core mandate, that of engaging and involving the learners, so that they learn the key skills and knowledge required.
An excellent and easy read, with lots of good examples and non-examples, nicely compared side by side.
Rating: 5 / 5