The idea of eLearning is to
popularise an indepth, convenient, interactive mode of education through the
Internet.
Scientific research reveals that
the best way of learning methodologies are the mix and match of 3 modes namely
Instructor Led, Web Based and Computer Based. The popular terms are ILT, WBT
and CBT. The more demand of career orientation in this highly competitive
professional world and the simultaneous problems of routine study system
through the formal mode of education (ILT) have left us with the only option of
eLearning. The reach of the Internet to the furthest corner of the world has
really eliminated the geographical distance. The forums and online helps have
made eLearning real time. The laptop has given one the flexibility to enhance
his skills even while traveling.
The time-bound schedule of ILT has
put it slightly below in the common mode of learning. The lack of updations and
upgradability in case of CBT has not allowed it to top the list even having the
flexibility of carrying heavier graphics and movies. Rather now the people are
becoming aware of even today’s updates through Internet. The convenience factor
in eLearning has been fueled by the factor of “learning at one’s own pace”. The dollops of at his own residence has made
eLearning more dependable way of education.
Now, what are taught in eLearning?
The answer in one word is “Infinity”. Some may teach Computers, some
management, some again cooking and mixing. There are sites today, who are teaching even plantation and e-security. Lets assume,
you are tired at the end of the day and your strain has become a stress on you,
which has started affecting your personal life badly. Don’t you feel to get a
course in Stress Management? If you think of the cost, it may be at a price of
$100, that too on the higher side.
The prometric certifications have
been continuing for long. Sun, Oracle and Microsoft have been continuing their
online certifications for years. Many educational portals have come up in the
recent past including some top shots coming up with their eLearning mode.
eLearning caters to the need of the age group between 6 and 65. If a housewife
does not find time or a senior executive of a multi-national firm feels shaky
for attending courses with the junior people, eLearning is the only solution
for him or her to accomplish further education and enhance the knowledge base.
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