<p><i>"The best feature of this book is that it weaves theoretical ideas with practical applications. The systems go beyond training for procedural skills into the training of 'fuzzier' skills, such as social skills and language training in realistic contexts. Although some of the ideas may not be new, such as learning by doing, the instantiation of these ideas into case-based multimedia instructional systems demonstrates how to effectively combine and apply relevant teaching ideas."</i><br />—<b><i>Applied Cognitive Psychology</i></b></p><p><i>"The detailed documentation of these experiments in developing complex, simulation-based learning environments should help others understand, build upon and manipulate the researchers' knowledge."</i><br />—<b><i>Computers & Education</i></b></p>