Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface : transforming the learning experience through new forms of isntructional materials in the digital information age -- About the author -- Part one : interactive learning materials : setting the stage. One : interactive learning materials : engaging learners in the emerging digital world. Two : defining an emergent class of educational resources : interactive multimedia modules, simulations and games -- Part two : finding ILMs : a digital exploration. Three : the discovery process : the art of discovering ILMs. Four : the pioneers : searching online educational repsoitories in North America and the United Kingdom. Five : the educators : searching college and university educational respositories. Six : the entrepreneurs : textbook publishers, entertainment media and educational software companies. Seven : the exhibitors : museums, professional organizations and governmental organizations -- Part three : choosing and using ILMs. Eight : the selection process : how to choose and evlaute ILMs. Nine : the implementation process : how to instruct and engage students through ILMs. Ten : the assessment process : the impact of ILMs on student learning -- Eoiligue : how faculty, librarians and instructional support staff transform learning with ILMs in the future -- Reference -- Inex.

This work demonstrates the best tools, resources, and techniques for discovering, selecting, and integrating interactive open educational resources (OERs) into the teaching and learning process. The author examines the best repositories and digital library websites for finding high quality materials, explaining the best practices for effectively searching these repositories and the various methods for evaluating, selecting, and integrating the resources into the instructor's curriculum and course assignments, as well as the institution's learning management system.