Integrated E-Learning Implications for Pedagogy, Technology and Organization

Online and e-learning is no longer exclusively used in distance education and in isolation from traditional education programs. A real difficulty facing educators and trainers is how to integrate these new learning methods and embed them in established and existing forms of learning, teaching, or training. The editors propose that e-learning is not simply a matter of "digitizing" traditional materials, but involves a new approach that must take into account pedagogical, technological, and organizational features to form a well-designed education system. The book offers dos and don'ts and case studies drawn from the contributors' experience. It is aimed at anyone wanting to implement, design, develop, or deliver e-learning or training courses.

It is widely recognized that online and e-learning is no longer an exclusive approach used only in distance education and in isolation from traditional education programmes. A real difficulty facing educators and trainers is how to integrate these new learning methods and embed them in established and existing forms of learning, teaching or training. This book forms a serious, in-depth study of the subject and proposes that e-learning is not simply a matter of 'digitizing' traditional materials, but involves a new approach, which must take into account pedagogical, technological and organizational features to form a well-designed education system. A practical focus is maintained throughout, with advice on implementation and case studies drawn from the contributors' considerable experience.Integrated E-Learning is essential reading for anyone wanting to implement, design, develop or deliver e-learning or training courses.

An introduction to integrated e-learning e-learning, W. Jochems, J. van Van Merriënboer and R. Koper 1. Instructional design for integrated e-learning, J. Van Merriënboer, T. Bastiaens and A. Hoogveld 2. Designing integrated collaborative e-learning, P. Kirschner,J.W. Strijbos and K. Kreijns 3. Performance assessment in integrated e-learning, D. Sluijsmans and R. Martens 4. Virtual business e-learning: an approach to integrating learning and working, D. Jansen, M. van Laeken and W. Slot 5. Learning technologies in e-learning: an integrated domain model, R. Koper 6. Educational Modelling Languages, H. Hermans, J. Manderveld and H. Vogten 7. Interface design for digital courses, H. Tabbers, L. Kester, H. Hummel and R. Nadolski 8. Usability evaluation of integrated e-learning, F. Paas and O. Firssova 9. Work processes for the development of integrated e-learning courses, K. Schlusmans, R. Koper and W. Giesbertz 10. Learning objects: are they the answer to the knowledge economy's predicament, P. Sloep 11. Management and organization of integrated e-learning, M. van der Klink and W. Jochems 12. Coaching and training in integrated electronic learning environments (IELEs), H. Boshuizen and P. Kirschner 13. Implementing integrated e-learning: lessons learnt form the OUNL case W. Westera 14. Evaluating integrated e-learning, T. Bastiaens, J. Boon and R. Martens 15. Epilogue W. Jochems, J. Van Merriënboer and R. Koper

Wim Jochems, Jeroen van Merriënboer and Rob Koper are professors at the internationally-renowned Educational Technology Expertise Centre at the Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen. Wim Jochems is also General Director of the Educational Technology Expertise Centre at the University.