'Anyone considering continuing his or her studies online would do well to consider the issues addressed in this book and make careful note of the hints and suggestions for effective online learning ... [It] also provides tutors, administrators and developers, with important insights into the challenges faced by online learners. It is a relevant source book for any staff development programme on online learning and teaching.' - Debra Marsh, eLearning Consultant, Escalate website'In places the text does full justice to the complexity of the subject, and the magnitude of some of the challenges which the learner will encounter.' - John Cowan, BJET

• 1. The Future is Now 2. Deciding to Pursue Online Learning 3. Communicating Electronically 4. The Media You Need to Understand 5.Overcoming Isolation and Building Community: The Psychology of Being Online 5. Adapting Yor Learning Style to the Online Environment 7. Doing Research Online 8. Ethical Issues 9. The Future of Learning Technology

'Anyone considering continuing his or her studies online would do well to consider the issues addressed in this book and make careful note of the hints and suggestions for effective online learning ... [It] also provides tutors, administrators and developers, with important insights into the challenges faced by online learners. It is a relevant source book for any staff development programme on online learning and teaching.' - Debra Marsh, eLearning Consultant, Escalate website'In places the text does full justice to the complexity of the subject, and the magnitude of some of the challenges which the learner will encounter.' - John Cowan, BJET

• 1. The Future is Now 2. Deciding to Pursue Online Learning 3. Communicating Electronically 4. The Media You Need to Understand 5.Overcoming Isolation and Building Community: The Psychology of Being Online 5. Adapting Yor Learning Style to the Online Environment 7. Doing Research Online 8. Ethical Issues 9. The Future of Learning Technology

'Anyone considering continuing his or her studies online would do well to consider the issues addressed in this book and make careful note of the hints and suggestions for effective online learning ... [It] also provides tutors, administrators and developers, with important insights into the challenges faced by online learners. It is a relevant source book for any staff development programme on online learning and teaching.' - Debra Marsh, eLearning Consultant, Escalate website'In places the text does full justice to the complexity of the subject, and the magnitude of some of the challenges which the learner will encounter.' - John Cowan, BJET

• 1. The Future is Now 2. Deciding to Pursue Online Learning 3. Communicating Electronically 4. The Media You Need to Understand 5.Overcoming Isolation and Building Community: The Psychology of Being Online 5. Adapting Yor Learning Style to the Online Environment 7. Doing Research Online 8. Ethical Issues 9. The Future of Learning Technology