E‐learning: the latest spectrum in open and distance learning

Abstract

Purpose -The purpose of this paper is an attempt to validate the universal impact of e-learning as distance education methodology and community learning.Design/methodology/approach -The paper examines an ontological framework for e-learning within theoretical referential points, its reach and its systemic and disciplinary approaches. The paper explores the ramifications of e-learning.Findings -E-learning offers distance learning through the internet, giving students an interactive educational experience and the opportunity to study through accredited learning providers. Through e-learning, companies can deliver distance training to their staff, or gain additional revenue through re-selling of training programmes. Using e-learning, colleges of distance education can deliver distance learning to students, or offer other educational establishments the opportunity to use their courses.Originality/value -The paper concludes that e-learning makes a definitive impact on the young and old alike, creative writers and the community as a whole. E-learning groups and communities such as the telecentre movement reach towards sustainability and socio-educational development.

Experiences from Maritime Logistics Distance Learning Course

“…Due to numerous reason, and lately driven mostly by Covid-19 epidemic, distance and online courses and education has been brought high at agenda of different schools, institutes and universities [ 11 ]. Distance learning has its roots deep in the early days of ICT and Internet development – it was firstly seen as an opportunity in the late 1990’s and early 2000s [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]. In that time distance learning courses using video format and some interaction were introduced.…”

“…As early analyses showed, with this sort of structures, distance education was seldom “cheap” option as compared to traditional courses as also preparation of courses, recording lectures and checking exercises, seminar works and exams required a lot of time and resources [ 2 ]. This is still considered as one Achilles heel [ 3 ], however, keen desire to centralize learning has changed as people are more familiar of using distributed and networked learning devices and software [ 4 – 7 ] – we do not need any longer coordinators and “centers” in between lecturers and students, and it is rather direct contact between parties. Together with positive development in technology and its adaption as well as use, another issue is also providing long-term support for distance learning, and that is lower carbon emissions.…”

Evaluación de la calidad en servicios de educación superior a distancia: escala SERVQUAL y análisis factorial

“…El objetivo es aumentar los conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades productivas de los individuos en una situación global. El e-learning es importante no sólo por razones económicas, pero tiene importantes beneficios sociales (Guha y Maji, 2008, Kakoty, Lal y Sarma, 2011. Al ampliar el acceso a la educación y oportunidades de formación para los diversos segmentos de la sociedad (Martínez, Chávez y Fuentes, 2013); tiene un potencial para reducir las disparidades económicas causadas por la negación de la educación para el sector económicamente desfavorecido de la población ofreciéndoles mejores oportunidades de trabajo y crecimiento de la renta en todos los niveles.…”

Quality Perceptions of Online Learners About Their Education Systems

“…It is a type of educational mode that allows for flexibility in terms of mode and delivery. Learning techniques are delivered by electronic technology (Guha and Maji, 2008) such as internet, audio or video, interactive TV, CD-ROM, and so on. If there is a geographical separation between student and provider, OL will be an effective solution for both parts (Akeusola et al, 2011).…”