The book is divided into three sections:
Section 1– E-learning – the big picture (chapters 1 -3)
Section 2 – Holistic approach to design, development and delivery (chapters 4-5)
Section 3 – Getting started with e-learning (chapters 6-11)
The topics covered in these sections are as follows:
Section I: E-learning – the big picture
Chapter 1: ICT and
E-learning
Introduction
Understanding ICT
Impact of ICT on
learning
ICT makes a difference in learning
ICT as an enabler
The
relationship between ICT and e-learning
Challenges in e-learning adoption
Chapter 2: An Overview of
E-learning
Introduction
E-learning: Definitions
Characteristic
features of e-learning
Evolution: E-learning then and now
Different uses
of e-learning
Academic e-learning and corporate e-learning: Differences
Chapter 3: E-learning in
India
Introduction
Infrastructure
Support from the
government
The market perspective – e-learning industry in
India
E-learning in the academic context
E-learning in corporate
training
E-learning in the rural context and vocational training
Section II: Holistic approach to design, development and
delivery
Chapter 4: Theoretical
background
Introduction
Insights from learning
theories
Learning styles
Adult learning principles
The role of memory,
motivation and interaction
Learning, instruction and performance
Issues
with traditional learning
Evolving notions of learning
Learning
organisations
Teaching and learning with the help of the Internet
Chapter 5: The Framework
Introduction
The need for a
holistic framework
Significance of process orientation in the
framework
Visual Communication Design
Instructional Design
Working with
Instructional Design models
Role of an instructional designer in
e-learning
E-learning technologies
Section III: Getting started with e-learning
Chapter 6: Analysis
Introduction
Significance of
analysis
Need for holistic analysis
What constitutes holistic
analysis?
Informed decision making in different contexts
Getting started
with analysis
Chapter 7: Design
Introduction
The relationship
between analysis and design
The significance of design
Developing the
instructional and visual strategy
Three levels of design decision
making
Bloom’s taxonomy – cognitive, affective and psychomotor
domains
Working with content – visual strategy
The strategy in action –
prototyping
Getting started with design
Chapter 8: Development
Introduction
Significance of
development
The development
process
Pre-production
Production
Post-production
Assessments
Types
of content development processes
Getting started with content development
Chapter 9: Delivery
Introduction
Significance of this
phase
Delivery options
Emerging trends in e-learning delivery
Modes of
delivery
Content delivery process illustrated with an LMS
Chapter 10: Evaluation
Introduction
Significance of
the evaluation phase
Conducting summative evaluation
Kirkpatrick’s model
for summative evaluation
Evaluation and ROI
Chapter 11: Looking
ahead
Glossary
Appendix 1: Learner
analysis — sample questionnaire
Appendix 2: Subject matter
expert (SME) — interaction questionnaire
Appendix 3: Content
analysis — sample questionnaire
Appendix 4: E-learning
evaluation — sample
questionnaire
Bibliography
Index