About this book

Why is this topic important?

In some ways, instructional design missed the boat. Powerful authoring tools coupled with the Internet and low-cost, media-capable computers expanded the sea of instructional possibilities dramatically and did so almost in an instant. Both synchronous and asynchronous communication capabilities exploded and also brought interactive, multimedia-capable mobile devices into the mix. Experienced instructional designers find guidance lacking in classical literature and design principles, while inexperienced designers are drowning in alluring capabilities.

What can you achieve with this book?

You are looking at a lifesaver. This book redirects and narrows the focus of instructional design to those ...

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