The field of e-learning has experienced dramatic, and at times chaotic, growth. Over time, as technology has improved and its advantages have become clear, e-learning has gained widespread acceptance. It is now the fastest growing sector of corporate learning. Michael Allen"s 2008 e-Learning Annual presents a wide range of perspectives from some of the earliest and most renowned leaders in field. This important resource will help both educators and trainers create, purchase, and apply quality e-learning programs more effectively. It provides a wealth of applicable history and guidance for all persons contemplating e-learning, from the student to the organizational leader. It frankly and objectively presents lessons learned and the critical steps to success. Michael Allen"s 2008 e-Learning Annual is part of the Pfeiffer Annual series, first published in 1972. Contributors: William D. AggenAllen AvnerCarole A. BagleyDonald L. BitzerAlfred BorkTom BoyleVictor Bunderson Peter G. Fairweather Wallace HannumFred T. HofstetterDavid H. JonassenGreg Kearsley M. David MerillThomas C. Reeves Allison RossettPatrick SuppesWill Thalheimer Sivasailam ThiagarajanNick H.M. van damXiwen Zhang