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Since I am a great fan of open source software (Open Source Authoring Tools for e-Learning<\/a>, Free and Open Source Web Conferencing Tools for e-Learning<\/a>) and active member of online communities<\/a> I created the following list with free e-Learning books.\u00a041 Free e-Learning Books – <\/strong><\/em>(Update 10\/11\/2011)<\/strong><\/em>=> If you have read any of the following books I will highly appreciate if you share your opinion with the e-Learning community.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

=> If you know a free e-Learning book that is not included in the list please I will highly appreciate if you write a comment with a link to that book.
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75 Tips to Reduce eLearning Costs<\/a> – eLearning Guild
\n(Update 10\/11\/2011 suggested by Christopher Pappas<\/a><\/strong><\/em>)
\nIn this complimentary eBook, eLearning Guild members reveal imaginative ways to cut eLearning costs, and share insights on how to optimize your resources to get the job done more efficiently and effectively, without sacrificing quality. See how others are doing amazing things with limited budgets, and how innovative cost-saving ideas can help you do more with less.<\/p>\n

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Michael Allen’s 2012 e-LEARNING Annual<\/a> by Michael Allen (“Don’t Get Trapped by Your e-Learning Tools” by Allan Henderson) (Update 07\/18\/2011 suggested by Christopher Pappas<\/a><\/strong><\/em>). This Annual offers a revealing discussion and debate, consisting of 27 papers from 30 authors, on the appropriate selection and implementation of technology for learning solutions. \u201cBy placing so many viewpoints together, Allen has made it possible to do the classic \u2018compare and contrast\u2019 that helps develop insights and identify possibilities and strategies that fit our particular circumstances,\u201d explains Bill Brandon, editor of Learning Solutions Magazine for The eLearning Guild, in his book review. \u201cThe authors support all of the content with decision aids, tables, and figures that you will find useful not only for your own understanding, but also for explaining new concepts and ideas to others, including decision-makers\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Successful\u00a0 e-LEARNING Interface<\/a>: Making Learning Technology Polite, Effective & Fun by Michael Allen (Only Chapter 2: Introducing the CEO of LID<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/em>. This book will help you use your time and resources effectively to build the best e-learning experiences possible within your contraints. As with the other books in this series, this book is geared toward pragmatic application. It’s direct and to the point: here’s how to connect with your learners, how to empower learning to make the most of e-learning’s capabilies, and how to orchestrate learning events for maximum impact: CEO\u2014connect, empower and orchestrate.<\/p>\n

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Web 2.0 Tools in Education: A Quick Guide<\/a> by Mohamed Amin Embi. (Update 07\/18\/2011 suggested by Christopher Pappas<\/a><\/strong><\/em>) This book includes 20 2.0 Tools that you can use in Education.<\/p>\n

E-Learning: A Guidebook of Principles, Procedures and Practices<\/a> by Prof Som Naidu, written for CEMCA. (Update 05\/18\/2011 suggested by <\/strong>RCSharma<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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The Strategic Management of e-Learning Support<\/a> by Franziska Zellweger Moser. <\/strong><\/em>
\nThis book includes the research of three innovative American Universities with more than 50 interviews with key persons reflecting a wide variety of perspectives. In this research project the strategic management of e-Learning support at American research universities was studied.<\/p>\n

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Emerging Technologies in Distance Education<\/a> by George Veletsianos <\/a>
\nI highly recommend this book! <\/strong>(Update 02\/10\/2011: suggested by geirhaha<\/a>)<\/strong><\/em>
\nA one-stop knowledge resource, Emerging Technologies in Distance Education<\/em> showcases the international work of research scholars and innovative distance education practitioners who use emerging interactive technologies for teaching and learning at a distance.<\/p>\n

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E-Learning Concepts and Techniques<\/a> – University of Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/em>
\nE-Learning Concepts and Techniques is a collaborative e-book project by Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Instructional Technology\u00a0 students and guest authors. It was a project-based assignment for the online class, E-Learning Concepts and Techniques Spring 2006\u00a0 and is dedicated in memory of Justin Bennett (1989-2006). It is also dedicated to those who love to learn as well as to those who inspire that love in others.<\/p>\n

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CU Online Handbook<\/a> – University of Colorado Denver
\n(Update 12\/06\/2010: suggested by PRL<\/a>)<\/strong><\/em>
\nDo you currently teach online? Have you thought about teaching online but for
\nsome reason haven\u2019t done it yet? Here at CU Online, we believe in the power of online learning. Whether you currently teach online or you are thinking about doing it in the future, we are here to help you sort through this process and we hope that this handbook might help you along the way. The boundaries between traditional face-to-face courses and completely online courses are beginning to blur. Therefore, as we move forward, we all must consider when, how, and why we integrate the tools that we do into our classrooms. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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