Michael Allen's 2012 e-Learning Annual

The field of e-learning continues to experience dramatic andturbulent growth. Over time, as technology has improved and themethod's real capabilities have emerged, e-learning has gainedwidespread acceptance and is now the fastest growing sector ofcorporate learning. As in years past, Michael Allen's Annual offers a diverseand important collection that contains some of the most currentinsights and best practices that will help both educators andworkplace learning leaders address issues of design andimplementation, as well as strategy and culture. In addition, this new volume offers a diverse mix of contentthat spans the full spectrum of technology-based learning. Yearafter year, the Annual discusses emerging trends in social media;showcases e-learning innovation; presents contemporary- andbest-practices; tackles big-picture, strategic issues; and providesa host of useful tips and techniques. Additional content is alsoavailable online. Praise for Michael Allen's 2012 e-LearningAnnual "Michael Allen's Annual really is annual. I found newexamples and provocative ideas—just what I was lookingfor." —Allison Rossett, professor of educational technology, SanDiego State University "Just another academic anthology? Hardly! Michael Allen hasconvinced e-learning's super-heroes to join forces to crushcomplacency, demolish dogma, rewrite rules, streamline strategies,and light a brighter future for e-learning. Warning: Theaccumulated wisdom and original thinking of this elite team ofdesigners, practitioners, consultants, and researchers will leaveyou dissatisfied with your current e-learning efforts and aching toput their ideas into play." —William Horton, author, e-Learning by Design andconsultant, William Horton Consulting "The real learning at conferences takes place in the hallways.This wonderful book is like eavesdropping on those conversations,except that Michael has put the top thinkers in our field in thehall for you." —Jay Cross, chairman, Internet Time Alliance Nabeel Ahmad Clark Aldrich Bobbe Baggio Tony Bingham Julia Bulkowski Bryan Chapman Phil Cowcill Allan Henderson Peter Isackson Cheryl Johnson Cathy King Leslie Kirshaw Tina Kunshier David Metcalf Corinne Miller Craig Montgomerie Frank Nguyen Maria Plakhotnik Tonette Rocco Anita Rosen Patti Shank Clive Shepherd Martyn Sloman Belinda Smith Susan Smith Nash Ken Spero Carla Torgerson Thomas Toth Reuben Tozman Marc Weinstein