Web-Based Instruction

March 1, 2006
Following up its first edition, which appeared in 2001, this second edition discusses recent changes in the Web and their profound impact on Web-based instruction. Throughout the book's eight chapters, which are organized to offer a step-by-step approach for planning and implementing Web-based instruction, the author discusses the design and development of different types of Web projects and instruction, project development tools, user interfaces, multimedia, interactivity, evaluation, testing, and assessment. This edition boasts a glossary; an overview of concepts related to learning theory, pedagogy, and distance learning; and discussions of new hardware, software, interactive technologies, Internet safety, file sharing, and spam.

A welcome addition is the book's expanded focus, which extends beyond academic libraries to embrace other library types. All of these improvements have produced an excellent resource notable for its practical content, thoroughness, and high readability. An indispensable work highly recommended for all library collections. (Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2006, American Library Association.)