The Wiley Handbook of Learning Technology is an authoritative and up-to-date survey of the fast-growing field of learning technology, from its foundational theories and practices to its challenges, trends, and future developments.
Offers an examination of learning technology that is equal parts theoretical and practical, covering both the technology of learning and the use of technology in learning
Individual chapters tackle timely and controversial subjects, such as gaming and simulation, security, lifelong learning, distance education, learning across educational settings, and the research agenda
Designed to serve as a point of entry for learning technology novices, a comprehensive reference for scholars and researchers, and a practical guide for education and training practitioners
Includes 29 original and comprehensively referenced essays written by leading experts in instructional and educational technology from around the world
About the Author
Nick Rushby is Editor of the British Journal of Educational Technology and Director of Conation Technologies, a strategic training consultancy working in the area of technology based training that he co-founded in 2001. A former editor of Programmed Learning and Educational Technology and Interactive Learning International, he has written and edited numerous books on CBL and CBT.
Dan Surry is Associate Dean for Curriculum and Assessment in the Harrison School of Pharmacy at Auburn University. Associate Editor, and past Editor-in-Chief, of the journal TechTrends and a former North American Corresponding Editor for the British Journal of Educational Technology, Dr. Surry is the co-editor of Technology Integration in Higher Education: Social and Organizational Aspects (with R. Gray Jr. and J. Stefurak, 2010) and Technology as a Tool for Diversity Leadership: Implementation and Future Implications (with J. Lewis and A. Green, 2012).
