E-Learning and its Prospects in Education

The term "E-learning" refers to the use of Internet technologies. He was coined in the late 1990s to describe the use of technology to deliver learning and training programs. The term "E-learning" is now used in the Framework to capture the general intent to support a broad range of electronic media (Internet, intranets, extranets, satellite broadcast, audio/video tape, interactive TV and CD-ROM) to make vocational learning more flexible for clients. Flexible learning expands choice on what, when, where and how people learn. It supports different styles of learning, including E-learning. Flexibility means anticipating, and responding to, the ever-changing needs and expectations of VET clients - enterprises learners and communities. E-learning is the unifying term to describe the fields of online learning, web-based training and technology-delivered instruction. Nothing is changing as fast as all the terms related to E-learning. In E-learning environments learners interact with learning materials, their instructors and other learners from various locations and often at various times using network technologies. E-learning is flexible learning using ITC resources, tools and applications, and focusing on interactions among teachers, learners and online environment. E-learning usually refers to structured and managed learning experiences, and may involve the use of Internet, CD-ROMs, software, other media and telecommunications.