Designing effective learning experiences is a significant challenge for educators. While there is a wide range of expert advice available for technology supported teaching and learning, translating theories and good practice principles into practice can be a daunting task.

The Handbook of Research on Learning Design and Learning Objects: Issues, Applications and Technologies provides an overview of current research and development activity in the area of learning designs in terms of teaching perspective and technological advances. This essential reference brings together 43 chapters that encompass the latest research of 94 leaders in the field to provide an up-to-date and complete picture of the subject.

• 43 authoritative contributions by 94 of the world’s leading experts in learning design from 15 countries
• Comprehensive coverage of each specific topic, highlighting recent trends and describing the latest advances in the field
• More than 1,800 references to existing literature and research on learning objects
• A compendium of more than 250 key terms with detailed definitions
• Organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals
• Cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to learning design and learning objects