What is eLearning?

eLearning is learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. In most cases, it refers to a course, program or degree delivered completely online.

There are many terms used to describe learning that is delivered online, via the internet, including web-based training, computer-based training, Distance Education, computerized electronic learning, online learning, internet learning and many others.

We define eLearning as courses that are specifically delivered via the internet to somewhere other than the classroom where the professor is teaching.

eLearning is not a course delivered via a DVD or CD-ROM, video tape or over a television channel.

eLearning is interactive in that you can also communicate with your teachers, professors or other students in your class.

Sometimes eLearning is delivered live (Virtual), where you can “electronically” raise your hand and interact in real time and sometimes it is a lecture that has been prerecorded.

There is always a teacher or professor interacting /communicating with you and grading your participation, your assignments and your tests.

eLearning has been proven to be a successful method of training and many people enjoy learning using this method.

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