Preface

One quite certain fact for the future is the rise of e-learning. E-learning offers substantial advantages to people and companies looking to develop a new content program or curricu‐ la. Nowadays, we frequently see new online learning options that can incorporate new tech‐ nologies into educational processes. The authors of this book come from all over the world; their ideas, studies, findings and experiences are a beneficial contribution to enhance our knowledge in the field of e-learning. The book is divided into three sections, and their re‐ spective chapters refer to three main macro areas. The first section of the book covers In‐ structional Design of E-learning, considering methodology and tools for designing elearning environments and courseware including examples for effective ways of gaming and educating. The second section is about Organizational Strategy and Management. The last section deals with the new Developments in E-learning Technology, emphasizing sub‐ jects like knowledge building by mobile e-learning systems, cloud computing and new pro‐ posals for virtual learning environments/platforms.

> **Boyka Gradinarova** Technical University Varna, Bulgaria

**Instructional Design of E-learning**
