This book emerged from the authors' wide experience in the creation and distribution of podcasts for learning. The book demystifies podcasting and provides practical advice and guidance for those wishing to use podcasts for education.

The book explains the technology and terminology - for non-technical readers - that enable podcasts and podcasting to happen. It also clarifies the technical characteristics that have made podcasting attractive for learning as well as providing a practical guide for producing podcasts. There is clear advice on the equipment that is necessary as well as guidance on when to record podcasts, and editing and publishing your podcasts. The guide also has a section on copyright guidelines, if you are using material created by others.

“With podcasting now really taking flight, this highly practical book is just what teaching practitioners need. It is refreshingly accessible in its use of language, making it suitable for those of us that don't know our vodcasting from our podcasting.” - Dr Gwen van der Velden, Director of Learning and Teaching Enhancement, University of Bath, UK

“Podcasting is now at a tipping point and ready to provide universal 24/7 access to learning. This book provides the background and an invaluable "how to" guide … It deserves to be in every library and faculty office.” - Dr Bill Ashraf, Director of Technology Enhanced Learning, University of Sussex, UK

“Given the dominance of text-based formats, this timely book demonstrates that media-diversification is a MUST..” - Dr Thomas Hülsmann, Program Director of the Master of Distance Education (MDE), Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Germany

“'Podcasting made easy' - does that sound like a contradiction in terms? Well now you don't have to struggle with the technicalities because this book really does describe how easy it is to create and utilize podcasting in teaching … I thoroughly recommend it…” - TingTing Zeng, Learning Technologist, Imperial College, UK

“While the book is a mine of information, both pedagogical and practical, it is the hands-on aspect that captured my heart. Clearly written by experts, the process of creating podcasts is described in an easy-to-understand, practical way that is accessible to novice and experienced podcast author alike … If you've been toying with the idea of podcasts, this is for you. If you've tried the basics and want to go the next step, this is for you. How to create Podcasts for Education will not merely be on your bookshelf; I predict that it will be well-thumbed!” - Ruth Brown, Academic Developer, Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit, London South Bank University, UK.

"I recommend this book to all academics in higher education."
Peter Bullen, Ford Professor of Automotive Engineering, University of Hertfordshire, UK

"This book shows how podcasts can help transform the teaching and learning experience in Higher Education ... a blueprint for podcast use."
Professor David Nicol, University of Strathclyde, Scotland

"The students' views are represented strongly throughout the book, which helps to make it a compelling and extremely worthwhile read."
Dr Linda Creanor, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland

"Finally, a Podcasting Bible for education!"
Mazlan Hasan, Senior Instructional Designer, National Institute of Education, Singapore

"The 10-step pedagogic model for developing podcasting provides an essential step-by-step guide for anyone venturing into this area for the first time."
Richard Wallis, TwoFour Learning

"After reading this book, I am attracted to offering another flexible learning choice. Podcasting affords active learning whether individual, cooperative or collaborative contributions, either formal or informal."
Denise Nelson, Course Designer, SIAST Virtual Campus, Canada