E- learning

E-learning
comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching, which are procedural in character and aim to effect the construction of knowledge with reference to individual experience, practice and knowledge of the learner.

- essentially the computer and network enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. E-learning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extra net, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. It can be self paced or instructor led and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio.

BENEFITS :
1.Improved performance
2.Increased access
3.Convenience and flexibility to learners
4.Skill Development

Advantages of the computer- base learning over the traditional classroom training.
1.Pay less per credit hour
2.Reduce overall training time
3.Access public content such as web casts or other course content