How to Succeed at E-learning -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Overview of the book -- 1.2 Basic issues -- 1.3 Challenges as drivers -- 1.4 The start of technology in learning -- Reference -- Chapter 2: E-learning . . . what is it? -- 2.1 Definitions -- 2.2 Advantages of e-learning -- References -- Chapter 3: Evidence e-learning works -- 3.1 Systematic reviews -- 3.2 Examples of subject-specific studies (categorised by profession) -- 3.3 Summary of findings -- 3.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Using e-learning to teach -- 4.1 Requirement -- 4.2 Exploration -- 4.3 The course -- 4.4 The assessment -- 4.5 Choosing a platform -- 4.6 Summary -- References -- Chapter 5: Access to e-learning -- 5.1 The basics: f iles and folders -- 5.2 Security -- 5.3 The book and the browser -- 5.4 Collaborative research -- References -- Chapter 6: Examples of technology in use -- 6.1 A Taste of Medicine -- 6.2 Examples of innovative e-learning from developing countries -- 6.3 Examples from developed countries -- References -- Chapter 7: E-learning qualifications -- 7.1 What to look for in an online course -- 7.2 Clinical courses -- 7.3 Leadership courses -- 7.4 Management courses -- 7.5 General information on internationally available online MBAs -- 7.6 Mentoring courses -- 7.7 Legal courses -- References -- Chapter 8: Research -- 8.1 Just in time, just enough and on the move -- 8.2 What is virtual reality (VR)? -- 8.3 Virtual reality systems in medicine -- 8.4 VR in obstetrics and gynaecology -- 8.5 Life-size patient simulators -- 8.6 Other simulation examples -- 8.7 Whole-heart modelling -- 8.8 Telling stories: understanding real-life genetics -- 8.9 Second Life VR -- References -- Chapter 9: Looking towards the future -- 9.1 The recent past -- 9.2 Why is 'computing power' important and how is it defined?.

9.3 Past trends informing future trends -- 9.4 Experiments involving neurosurgical implants -- 9.5 Ongoing development in mobile technology -- 9.6 Summary -- References -- Chapter 10: Conclusion -- Index.