GP's, as a widely dispersed group, are particularly reliant on e-learning. This book provides an overview of the topic and examines the past, present and future challenges, opportunities and benefits. With chapters devoted to creating a website, running short courses and standards and accreditation, this guide explores both vocational training and continuing professional development.

John Sandars, Mayur Lakhani, Dr. Ian Banks

What is e-learning? e-learning for general practitioners: lessons from the recent literature. A personal experience of using e-learning. The challenge of e-learning for GP educators. The educational foundations of e-learning for health care professionals. Blended Learning. Collaborative knowledge sharing: an e-learning approach. Choosing an e-learning product. Standards and accreditation for e-learning. The BMJ Learning approach to e-learning. The Doctors.net.uk model of e-learning. Becoming an e-tutor. Running a short course on e-learning - a GP Tutors Perspective. The Web Quest approach to e learning. Experiences of an on-line learning network for GP continuing professional development. Developing an effective e-mail discussion group. Creating a web site for your VTS scheme. Future trends in eLearning. The opportunities and barriers to e-learning in education for primary care: a European Perspective. Educational research and e-learning: responding to the challenge.