Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Moving us toward a science of distributed learning / Eduardo Salas and Stephen M. Fiore -- Part I. Theoretical models emanating from distributed learning in organizations -- A theory-based approach for designing distributed learning systems / Steve W.J. Kozlowski and Bradford S. Bell -- -- Applying a social capital perspective to the evaluation of distance training / Kenneth G. Brown, E. Van Buren -- A meta-analytic investigation of learner control : old findings and new directions / Kurt Kraiger and Eddie Jerden -- Part II. Distributed teams and distributed team training -- Advanced distributed learning for team training in command and control applications / Barry P. Goettl, Alan R. S. Ashworth, III, and Scott R. Chaiken -- Narrative theory and distributed training : using the narrative form for debriefing distributed simulation-based exercises / Stephen M. Fiore, Joan Johnston, Rudy McDaniel -- Distributed mission environments : effects of geographic distribution on team cognition, process, and performance / Nancy J. Cooke, Jamie C. Gorman, and Brian Bell -- Part III. Cognitive processes and products in distributed learning environments -- Five features of effective multimedia messages : an evidence-based approach / Richard E. Mayer -- Engaging and supporting problem solving online / David H. Jonassen -- Question asking in advanced distributed learning environments / Robert A. Wisher, Arthur C. Graesser -- Problems and possibilities : strategically pursuing a science of learning in distributed environments / Stephen M. Fiore and Eduardo Salas.