e-Learning and the Science of Instruction 4th Edition By Richard E. Mayer, 9781119158660

The foundational e-learning design manual, updated with the latest research, design principles, and illustrations
e-Learning and the Science of Instruction is the best resource for creating successful online courses. E-learning has grown to account for at least 40% of all training delivery modalities since the first edition of this book was published. Nevertheless, the efficiency and efficacy of learning in online courses are often overlooked. This article provides recommendations for the best ways to display text, images, and audio content, as well as the situations in which those recommendations are most effective. Principles, psychology, and real-world applications for improving learning through coherence, animations, personalization techniques, and a new chapter on evidence-based game design are covered in this updated fourth edition. The part that includes cognitive theory