What is E-learning?
'E-learning' is an umbrella term that describes learning done entirely through electronic hardware, software, or both, giving us the opportunity to learn almost anytime, anywhere. Most learning professional have defined e-leaning as the use of internet technologies to deliver a broad array of solutions that enhance knowledge and performance.
Combining the different individual definitions of e-learning, we define e-learning "as a broad combination of processes, content, and infrastructure to use computers and networks to scale and improve several significant parts of a learning value chain, including management and delivery."
Originally aimed at lowering management cost while increasing accessibility and for measurability of employees, e-learning is increasingly being used to include advanced learning techniques such as simulations and communities of practice and to include customers and vendors as well.
E-learning can be delivered via different platforms and applications which include Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, mobile phones, Ipads, Ipods, 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.
Abbreviations like CBT (Computer-Based Training), IBT (Internet-Based Training) or WBT (Web-Based Training) have been used as synonyms to e-learning.
Why use an E-Learning Soultion? - The Benefits
Increasingly, organizations are implementing e-learning solutions as a key operational strategy.
The key advantages of an interactive e-learning solution are its ability to:
- Save money that is otherwise spent on employing traditional training methods i.e. cost of print media, training facilities, transportation, hotel accommodation, licensed instructors etc ; and
- Provide consistent and more efficient training to a globally dispersed audience
Other benefits of e-learning are:
- Flexibility, Convenience and Portability
- Improved efficiencies in the development and delivery of training
- Improved performance means increased profits
- Improved level of job performance
- Reduced expenses
- Improved learning experience
- Improved post-training activities
Zercom E-Learning Solution
We offer a complete end to end e-learning solution. Our learning management system "Zercom LMS" is a secure, Internet/intranet based application that gives our clients access to training materials, quizzes, scores, memos, messages, and documents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We also have a robust library of e-learning courseware that caters for all organizations and industries. Click here to visit our courseware library.
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