The 15 case study essays are written from both an academic and hands-on perspective. Several authors hold management positions in the realm of distance training and most authors have or are obtaining advanced academic degrees. The academic orientation of the authors leads them to cite over 250 publications. And their wide-angle view of distance training leads them to touch on topics such as the history of distance training, the impact of new communications media on distance training, conceptual frameworks, and different approaches to designing distance training. Distance Training has all the advantages and disadvantages that you would anticipate from an anthology written by a diverse group of authors on a rapidly evolving topic like the use of new technology for distance education and training.
Some authors are authorities in their field, with strong academic and consulting qualifications.
At least one author is a neophyte in the realm of distance training. The depth of their case studies reflect the authors different levels of experience and knowledge. In deciding to provide an overview of the current use of technology for distance training, Schreiber and Berge have undertaken an ambitious task. The best parts of the book are stories from the trenches, especially the sections about lessons learned that appear in most case studies. They have recruited a credible group of academics and practitioners to convey their message.