<P>Blended and online learning skills are rapidly becoming essential for effective teaching and learning in universities and colleges. Covering theory where useful but maintaining&nbsp;an emphasis on practice, this book provides teachers and lecturers with an accessible introduction to e-learning.</P> <P></P> <P>Beginning by exploring the meaning of 'e-learning', it supports tutors in identifying how they plan to use technology to support courses that&nbsp;blend online and face-to-face interactions. Illustrated by a range of case of studies, the book covers: </P> <UL> <LI>designing quality, appropriate effective and online learning </LI> <LI>efficient and sustainable e-learning activity </LI> <LI>providing appropriate feedback to learners</LI> <LI>devising student activities and sourcing learning resources </LI> <LI>managing online and offline interactions</LI> <P></P></UL> <P>Packed with practical advice and ideas, this book provides the core skills and knowledge that teachers in HE and FE need when starting out and further developing their teaching&nbsp;course design for&nbsp;blended and online learning.</P>