The 2000/2001 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook. - Review - book review

Training & Development, Oct, 2000

The 2000/2001 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook, Karen Mantyla, editor. 300 pp. New York: McGraw-Hill, www.mcgrawhill.com. Distributed by ASTD Press, 800.628.2783. Order code: 130001. ASTD member price US$64.95; nonmembers US$79.95

Distance learning is one of the hottest trends in the training industry. But rapidly changing technology and powerful new developments make it difficult to stay current. Mantyla has brought together "the best of the best" in a single annual reference volume, featuring articles and information that make distance learning understandable and actionable.

The book contains information on creating distance learning proposals and pilot programs; Internet-based training, videoconferencing, and I other technologies; setting up and administering a program; career development; and much more.