With the diverse and comprehensive coverage of multiple perspectives in the field, this authoritative handbook contributes to a better understanding of all topics, research, and discoveries in this evolving significant field of study.
– Terry Kidd, University of Houston-Downtown
If you want all information in one book, this collection is for you. The handbook is well composed, demonstrates the state-of-the-art and shows the education of tomorrow from its technological and instructional side in a multicultural environment. Congratulations on this 'must-have' reference
– Torsten Reiners, University of Hamburg, Germany
Many of the chapters are written by accomplished authors from various countries and related fields. Additionally, each chapter includes ample references and a useful glossary of chapter terms. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.
– CHOICE, Vol. 45, No. 09 (May 2008)
This timely handbook addresses these issues by providing instructional design methodologies, tips, and strategies on how to use technology to facilitate active learning, as well as techniques to help faculty and researchers develop online instructional and teaching materials.
– APADE (2007)
Overall, this work brings together a broad host of interesting articles on instructional systems and technology. This volume is recommended for academic libraries with a strong interest in instructional technology.
– American Reference Books Annual, Vol. 39
Kidd edited 67 chapters on various aspects and case studies of instructional technology, with chapters on the design and implementation of a variety of systems for e-learning.
– Book News Inc. (2008)
Written from the practitioner's perspective -- and ideal for both novice and experienced computer educators alike -- this text presents practical, effective theory-based strategies for instructional systems and technology.
– Dr. Irene Chen, University of Houston Downtown, USA
These two volumes contain a wealth of useful information of interest to anyone involved in learning online or the systems supporting it; and many of the papers make very interesting reading.
– British Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 40, No. 3 (2009)