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Recommended Books

This page contains a few good books on the subject of learning design, online learning and other related areas. Presented in no particular order. Note that this page will be made a bit more usable and ‘beautified’ in the near future.

An Urgency of TeachersSean Michael Morris, Jesse Stommelcritical digital pedagogy, student focused learning, engagement, accessibility, online learning
Hybrid TeachingChris Friendstudent engagement, online communities, blended learning, accessibility, critical digital pedagogy
Better than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom ManagementD Smith, D Fisher, N Freyengagement, learning, environments, critical digital pedagogy, behaviour management
Vintage InnovationJohn Spencerinnovation, tech best practice, research based learning design, learning opportunities, creativity
The Innovator’s MindsetGeorge Courosinnovation, learning opportunities, engagement, change mindsets
25 Years of Ed TechMartin Wellerinnovation, ed tech, research-based learning design, trends, critical digital pedagogy, social media
The Accidental Instructional DesignerCammy BeanID, elearning, scenarios, interactivity, vidual design,  engagment, collaboration
Map It; The Hands-on guide to strategic learning designCathy Mooreaction mapping, training design, engagement, information organisation, visual design
Visual Design SolutionsConnie Malamedvisual design, learner engagement, design processes, user experience, online classrooms
The Non-designers Design BookRobin Williamsvisual design, learner engagement, design processes, learning design, information organisation
Graphic Design for non-designersT Seddon, J waterhouse, R Landersvisual design, learning design, information organisation, design principles
Bullshit Towers; Neoliberalism and managerialism in universitiesMargaret Simscritical digital pedagogy, higher education, leadership, engagement
The new pillars of modern teachingGayle Alleninstructional design, curriculum, feedback loops, digital classroom, learner engagement, research based learning design
Illuminate: Technology Enhanced LearningBethany PettyTEL, critical thinking, creativity, innovation, engagement, community
DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming transformation of higher educationAnya Kamenetzlearning networks, learner engagement, cohorts, games-based learning, ed tech, critical digital pedagogy
Courageous edventuresJennie Magieradigital tools, innovation, problem-based learning, student centered learning 
Actional GamificationYukai Chougamification, human-focused design, motivation, engagement, user experience, platforms
Delivering e-learningKenneth Feeonline learning strategies, best practice, learner focused design, research based learning design
Learning design: conceptualizing a framework for teaching and learning onlineJames Dalzielonline learning strategies, pedagogy, research based learning design, frameworks
Design for how people learnJulie Dirksenstudent engagement, design frameworks, social media, accessibility, learning design
The e-learning designers handbook: a practical guide to the e-learning development processtim sladeprototyping, online design, community, project planning, research based learning design
Sketching user experiencesBill Buxtondesign thinking, user experience, prototyping, student engagement
Michael Allen’s Guide to e-learningMichael Allenonline learning, motivation, interactivities, research based learning design, blended learning, gamification, mobile learning
Creating a sense of presence in online teachingLehman Conceicaoonline presence, engagement, retention, research based learning design, motivation
e-learning ecologiesBill Cope, Mary Kalantzisonline learning ecologies, motivation, social engagement, learning systems
e-learning in the 21st centuryD Randy Garrisonresearch based learning design, online technologies, MOOcs, blended learning, leadership, social learning
Teaching for Quality Learning at UniversityJohn Biggs, Catherine Tangconstructive alignment, research based learning design, assessment, course design
e-learning and the science of instructionclark mayerresearch based learning design, engagement, motivation, user experience, design processes, cognitive theory
essentials of online course designMarjorie Vai, Kristen Sosulskionline course design, best practice learning design, organisation, user experience, engagement
Meaningful online learningNada Dabbagh, Rosa Marra, Jane Howlandonline pedagogy, facilitation, research based learning design, higher education
e-learning by designWilliam Hortononline learning processes, implementation, instructional design principles, assessment, learning games, individualisation
effective online teachingstavredesonline learning theory, student focused learning, motivation, individualisation, interaction, collaboration
learning theory and online technologieslinda harasimonline learning foundations, frameworks, evaulation approaches, research based learning design
motivating and retaining online studentslehmen conceicaoStudent motivation, online learning strategies, engagement, retention, innovation, research based learning design
Rethinking pedagogy for a digital age: designing for 21st century learningh beethamcritical online pedagogy, theoretical frameworks, learning analytics, research based learning design, accessibility
Design of technology-enhanced learningmatt bowertechnology enhanced learning, student experience, research based learning design, environments, social networks, mobile learning

Foundations of Learning and Instructional Design Technology: Historical Roots and Current Trends edited by Richard E. West.

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