Delivering E-Learning for Information Services in Higher Education ( Chandos Information Professional Series )

Publication series ：Chandos Information Professional Series

Author： Catherall Paul

Publisher： Elsevier Science‎

Publication year： 2004

E-ISBN: 9781780630731

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781843340959

P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781843340959

Subject： G40 pedagogy;G64 Higher Education

Language： ENG

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Description

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

Chapter

Cover

pp.： 1 – 4

Delivering E-learning for Information Services in Higher Education

pp.： 4 – 5

pp.： 5 – 6

Contents

pp.： 6 – 10

Preface

pp.： 10 – 12

Acknowledgements

pp.： 12 – 14

About the author

pp.： 14 – 16

1 Introduction to e-learning

pp.： 16 – 36

2 Virtual learning environments

pp.： 36 – 70

3 Managing the virtual learning environment

pp.： 70 – 90

4 Training and user support

pp.： 90 – 102

5 Accessibility and legal issues

pp.： 102 – 126

6 Other online learning tools

pp.： 126 – 148

7 Quality assurance and monitoring

pp.： 148 – 162

8 Conclusion

pp.： 162 – 172

Appendix 1 E-learning online (selected URLs)

pp.： 172 – 184

Appendix 2 VLE questionnaire for casehistories

pp.： 184 – 186

Appendix 3 Checklist for accessibility/standards compliance

pp.： 186 – 208

Glossary of terms

pp.： 208 – 222

Bibliography

pp.： 222 – 226

Index

pp.： 226 – 234

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