The third edition of this best-selling guide has been fully updated and addresses the many technological changes that have taken place in the field of online teaching and learning since 2004. Interest in online teaching continues to grow, yet one thing remains constant: the key role of the e-moderator in ensuring the quality and success of online learning. Offering a practical approach and easy accessibility, Moderating is the perfect users manual to working effectively in the virtual world.New topics include:Updates of all literature, key terms, case studies and projectsFresh new examples for how the 5 stage model has been successfully used around the worldTips for e-moderating in Virtual Reality platforms such as Second LifeTips for e-moderating in Social Networking SitesNew illustrative examples from the latest All Things in Moderation coursesUpdated applications for training school teachersFully updated Resources for Practitioners SectionHigher Education practitioners, professional developers, trainers, and online instructional designers will find this classic book is a must-have resource for anyone teaching online or developing online courses. It is also an appropriate text for students enrolled in Educational Technology and Distance Education Masters and PhD programs"-- Provided by publisher.

This text introduces first-time distance learners to the realities of Web-based education and serves as the most comprehensive, practical guide to achieving success when facing online-specific barriers as well as common academic hurdles. Students learn to take advantage of the unique resources available for those enrolled in internet-based programs and to make the most of their Web-based educational experience by tailoring it to their personal strengths, needs, and learning styles.

The second edition features updates on all chapters from the first edition and the addition of 4 new chapters (on Mobile Learning, Social Software, Distance Education Philosophy and Financial Decision Making). Two chapters (Chapter 3 - Value Chain Analysis and Chapter 9 - Copyright Issues) were not updated nor included in the 2nd edition. These two chapters (in addition to all of the origional 1st edition chapters) will continue to made available at this site, however readers are encouraged to access the revised chapters to receive more current and updated content.

This research attempted to find out the effect of demographic factors on the effectiveness of the e-learning system in a higher learning Institution. The students from this institution were randomly selected in order to evaluate the effectiveness of learning system in student's learning process. The primary data source is the questionnaires that were distributed to the students. Data were then analyzed using SPSS. Findings confirmed that age, program of study and level of education has significant affect on the effectiveness of E-learning. Therefore it is recommended that a careful review of delivery methods should be undertaken before starting of every intake taking into consideration of diverse background of students. Comparisons should be made between the effectiveness of e-learning and traditional learning methods via students' assessment after each session of lecture. It is also recommended that the institution to look into the issue of familiarity of with online learning technology amongst students before introducing the e-learning system to assess whether student are comfortable with the online learning tools. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Availability of technology is no longer an issue, but in view of the promise of distance education and the development of electronic communication and network, the distance learning programme at the Universiti Sains Malaysia is directing its virtual multimedia course delivery via online education. The instructional design aspects of a multimedia course topic are presented. The results of a preliminary perceptions towards online education in distance learning conducted at the recent launching of online education in USM revealed that students perception is still focused on accessibility and presentation rather than pedagogical techniques and interactivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]