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Notes (v) Web based training (vi) Distance learning and
(vii) Computer based training (CD ROM)
E-learning is a more wide concept. This type of learning is organized in terms of computer. E-learning
is included in the technical dictionary.

E-learning has been developed rapidly in China as a new system but this development
is of different type in western countries. E-learning is mostly used in higher education
because this type of learning is more required in higher education.

23.4.2 Definitions of E-learning

There are many definition of E-learning, some of them explained here—
E-learning is used in including effective teaching and learning processes due to which regional
communities and geographical communities get the opportunity to learn.
According to Tom Kelly and Cisco—“E-learning is about information, communication, education and
training. Regardless of how trainers categorize training and education, the learner only wants the skills
and knowledge to do a better job or to answer the next question from a customer.”
—Tom Kelly, Cisco
According to Brandon Hall—“Instruction that is delivered electronically, in part or wholly via
a Web browser, (...) through the Internet or an Intranet, or through multimedia platforms such
CD-ROM or DVD.” —Brandon Hall

Brandon Hall argues that, as the technology improves, e-learning has been identified primarily with
using the web, or an intranet’s web. Increasingly—as higher bandwidth has become more accessible—it
has been identified primarily with using the Web, or an intranet’s web, forcing the visual environment

and interactive nature of the web on the learning environment.
According to Learning Circuits—“E-learning covers a wide set of applications and processes such as
web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms and digital collaboration. It includes
the delivery of content via the Internet, Intranet/extranet, audio and videotape, satellite broadcast,
interactive TV and CD-ROM.” —Learning Circuits
According to Rosenberg—“E-learning is used in internet system. Contents are delivered through
internet technology, which improves the knowledge and the achievements of student get improved.”
Rosenberg has given three criteria of e-learning—
1. E-learning consists of network. There is collaboration of information and storage of information.
2. Certified techniques of internet are used for communication in E-learning.

3. Transmission is the goal of e-learning. The solutions of this learning is more meaningful and effective
than traditional systems.
“E-learning provides the potential to provide the right information to the right people at the right times
and places using the right medium.”
E-learning is a new concept in education and education is also a new dimension. Following characteristics

have been discussed by the above definitions and meaning –
The main characteristics of E-learning are—
1. In this learning, students are provided the opportunity to learn at their pace. It can also be called as
self-learning.

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