Implementing E-Learning Applications and Their Global Advantages in Education

1. Introduction

E-learning or electronic learning is sharing knowledge through various advanced technologies such as mobile phones, webinars, and tablets. Basically, e-learning implies the process of teaching and learning using digital tools or resources. This has resulted in many students changing their learning platform from offline to e-learning. This is due to the reason e-learning helps in making instruction easier and more productive. Various benefits of e-learning will be discussed further in the study. Thus, to define the term, e-learning is system-based learning which depends on electronic technologies and the Internet. Students receive classes through various online modes and through technologies considered to be interesting, like watching television or video on a mobile phone. However, with technological advancements in learning technology, e-learning has attracted many customers. E-Learning can be understood as a type of learning that is mediated, facilitated and supported by the use of Digital technologies popularly known as Information Communication technologies (ICT). Such ICT enabled learning empowers learners to learn anywhere and anytime keeping their convenience in mind. To put it more simply technology assisted learning is harnessing the power of technology to connect educators and the learners who are separated physically. This mode of learning entails heavy usage of multimedia to boost learning. In the corporate world too e-learning is used for training, timely deliverance of information and expert counsel. There is no denial that teaching and learning can take place anywhere, be it inside or outside the four walls of classrooms, but today computer and the internet comprise as a major component of learning. Technology mediated learning may also be designated as a delivery of network based transfer of education, knowledge and/or skills to mass learners at the same time instantly. In today’s world technology is evolving at an alarming pace and all sectors of our society have taken support of technological advancements. Education too has taken the support of technology and equipped itself to offer more innovative, convenient and flexible means to enhance the reach of education as digital platform of teaching and learning provides that flexibility of place, time and access for upgradation of skills, knowledge and qualification.