A follow-up to his best-selling E-Learning, Beyond E-Learning explains the most current thinking on how organizations learn and apply what they know to be successful, and explores the increasingly important role that technology plays, not as an end in itself but as a vital means to get there. The book also provides a clear path for helping to integrate learning—including e-learning—knowledge management, and performance support, and will help training professionals and the organizations they serve go beyond common myths and misconceptions about training and e-learning, focus training/learning activities directly on organizational know-how, and implement a framework that can (at last) be a catalyst for true organizational learning.

Beyond the Online Course: Leadership Perspectives on e-Learning addresses a need for the growing body of professionals who are called upon to lead the online/distance learning efforts at their various organizations. It will also be of interest to those wishing to prepare for leadership positions or who are engaged in research and study of issues “beyond the online course.” The book brings together scholarly and practice-based writings from the pages of the Quarterly Review of Distance Education and Distance Learning for Educators, Trainers and Leaders.

A volume in Perspectives in Instructional Technology and Distance Education Beyond the Online Course: Leadership Perspectives on e-Learning addresses a need for the growing body of professionals who are called upon to lead the online/distance learning efforts at their various organizations. It will also be of interest to those wishing to prepare for leadership positions or who are engaged in research and study of issues "beyond the online course." The book brings together scholarly and practice-based writings from the pages of the Quarterly Review of Distance Education and Distance Learning for Educators, Trainers and Leaders.

"Breanne always provides clear and specific help for customer experiences that exceeds what I could create on my own. She truly is a course design rockstar." - Chris Guillebeau, NYT Bestselling Author, The $100 Startup ``Breanne's powerful blend of learning strategies and their application to the online marketplace has completely changed my business. If you're ready to build your next highly profitable online course, program or workshop but don't want to settle for less-than-transformational results, you need to read `Beyond Satisfaction'.'' - Tara Gentile, Creator of Quiet Power Strategy(r) Every day, inboxes the world 'round are inundated with emails from authors, marketers, podcasters and bloggers all talking about one thing: online courses. Email after email from every corner of the online world, extolling the virtues of getting into the online teaching game, exclaiming that online courses are the perfect solution for scaling and growing a business. As the tidal wave of online courses gains speed and volume, simply having a course is that satisfies customers is no longer good enough. If your business is to grow and thrive, you need to create transformational learning experiences that delight customers. That's where Beyond Satisfaction comes in. In Beyond Satisfaction, you'll discover the underlying principles of transformative learning. With extensive case studies and action steps, you'll be able to easily apply the principles to your own courses and programs. No longer will you have to wonder what it takes to create the transformational online course, workshop or program you've been dreaming of. With Beyond Satisfaction, you get a playbook for creating a course that truly gets results. If you-or your customers-are getting jaded about the online course marketplace, this book is for you. If you're just getting started with online training and want to create something remarkable, this is for you. If you want to maximize your impact and make a dent in the world, this book is for you. It's time to go Beyond Satisfaction.

In addition to the rapidly expanding role of distance learning in higher education, web-based instruction is now being offered by many types of organizations to employees, clients, and other associates. This book provides experienced and newbie distance educators with a curriculum-focused approach to the design, development and delivery of courses and training sessions. Providing practices and examples, and surveying the tools of the trade, this guide covers key issues including instructional design, course craft, adult learning styles, student–teacher interaction, and strategies for building a community of learners.

This book aims to provide sustainable solutions for better understanding and management of online education in different parts of the world. In this context, it explores the attitudes and perceptions of stakeholders, such as students, faculty, and other actors on issues related to online education. In particular, it examines the challenges they have faced over the years when online courses were introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A model is proposed that includes five variables: specific communication issues in online education, the ability of professors to offer online courses, the quality of online education, students' perceived stress during online education, and the technical requirements of online education. The book will be of interest to anyone concerned with the new and future ways of teaching and learning. Chapter "When a Phenomenon-Based University Course Went Online: Students' Experiences and Reflections After Sauna Bathing" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Fresh, creative strategies guaranteed to enliven online training 101 Ways to Make Learning Active Beyond the Classroom provides proven, practical strategies, activities, and tips for those tasked with facilitating training in any subject area among alternative settings. Based on the best-selling Active Training approach, these methods have been designed by recognized experts, and are guaranteed to enliven any learning event. Readers will find a toolkit of ready-to-use exercises and tips for organizing, conducting, and delivering active learning, in alternative settings on the job or around the world. The book is organized in a way that allows trainers to quickly and easily identify strategies that hold the most promise for specific situations. Each strategy is illustrated with a case example that demonstrates the concepts in action. Two hundred tips organized in twenty how-to lists will prove invaluable for using Twitter, coaching virtually, encouraging informal learning, opening interactive virtual learning sessions, and much more. Coverage includes best practices for social media and informal learning, common e-learning tools, as well as guidance toward using a full gamut of tools from gamification and simulation to serious games and m-learning. Active training encourages participants to use their brains to study ideas, solve problems, and apply what they've learned. It's a fast-paced, fun, supportive, and personally engaging environment. This book shows training facilitators the proven techniques that help learners get more out of the material. Design a more engaging learning environment Improve delivery with optimized technology Utilize effective learning tools and practical strategies Learn best practices for social media, coaching, virtual learning, and more Learners need to figure things out by themselves, ask questions, practice skills, and transfer skills and knowledge to the job. With proven strategies designed by industry leaders, 101 Ways to Make Learning Active Beyond the Classroom is the indispensable guide to the design and delivery of effective alternative ways to learn.