Delivering E-Learning for Information Services in Higher Education

✍ Scribed by Paul Catherall (Auth.)

Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Year: 2005
Tongue: English
Leaves: 220
Series: Chandos Information Professional Series
Edition: 1
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive overview of e-learning (online learning) systems in the context of system delivery for Higher Education Information Services. The book considers practical issues in choosing a virtual learning environment and discusses a range of issues in implementing, managing and maintaining the service for users. In particular, the issue of accessibility and usability is discussed in the context of recent legislation (e.g. Disability Discrimination Act / SENDA.).

Jargon-free and aimed at information professionals with sole/mixed responsibilities
Identifies leading systems, discussing strengths and weaknesses
Draws examples from current practice in Higher Education

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front matter, Pages i-iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Page ix
Acknowledgements, Pages xi-xii
About the author, Page xiii
1 - Introduction to e-learning, Pages 1-20
2 - Virtual learning environments, Pages 21-54
3 - Managing the virtual learning environment, Pages 55-74
4 - Training and user support, Pages 75-85
5 - Accessibility and legal issues, Pages 87-109
6 - Other online learning tools, Pages 111-131
7 - Quality assurance and monitoring, Pages 133-145
8 - Conclusion, Pages 147-156
Appendix 1 - E-learning online (selected URLs), Pages 157-168
Appendix 2 - VLE questionnaire for case histories, Pages 169-170
Appendix 3 - Checklist for accessibility/standards compliance, Pages 171-191
Glossary of terms, Pages 193-206
Bibliography, Pages 207-210
Index, Pages 211-217

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