Email Updates RSS
Search

E-Learning Technologies and the Future of Education

By IGI Global on Apr 20, 2010
E-Learning is becoming an effervescent topic in educational circles since the fusion of technology and teaching practices. It is simply defined as instructional methods delivered through a technology medium, usually by computer and internet or CD-ROM. Innovative educational technologies are outputting information in the forms of text, streaming audio, and video, building the users knowledge to improve organizational functioning. IGI Global editor and e-learning expert, Dr. Badrul Khan, has over 16 years of experience as an international speaker, author, educator, and consultant in the fields of educational technologies and e-learning. Through teaching and research, Dr. Khan is instrumental in creating a coherent framework for distance education, e-learning, and blended learning.

In a recent interview with Saudi Arabia's Channel 2, Dr. Badrul Khan discussed the importance of progressing towards an e-learning environment. Dr. Khan focused on topics such as how e-learning technologies are allowing us to communicate throughout the world and how using these technologies creates and anyplace, anytime, anywhere learning environment. Most importantly, he made clear the importance of using e-learning technologies because now more than ever, students exposed to e-learning will benefit greatly due the "e" revolution in such environment as e-business, e-trading, and e-banking.

To view Dr. Badrul Khan's discussion on e-learning with Saudi Arabia's Channel 2, please see the video below:

No comments Comments

Log in or sign up to comment.
Be the first to comment!

More from IGI Global

Jul 19, 2024 Q&A with Editor Omid Sharifahmadian
Innovation never stops in the world of coatings and surface treatments. Engineers are constantly refining techniques to combat tribological damage, ensuring superior wear resistance and optimal lubrication in every application. Whether it's manufacturing, bio implants, machinery, or harsh environments, understanding tribology is crucial.
IGI GlobalRead More
Environmental, Agricultural, and Physical SciencesMaterials ScienceBooks & E-BooksInterview
Jul 18, 2024 Cyber Security Tactics With Tyson T. Brooks
Cybersecurity experts are quickly realizing that many of the methods used for combatting cyber threats are actually causing attackers to become even more sophisticated, further complicating the issue. This research highlights the need for further innovation to keep cyber defense methods relevant and effective for software systems.
IGI GlobalRead More
Computer Science and Information TechnologyCyber BehaviorComputer Engineering
Jul 18, 2024 Catastrophic Engineering Failures in Rockets
NASA astronauts stranded in the International Space Station for months due to serious SpaceX rocket malfunction.
IGI GlobalRead More
Computer Science and Information TechnologyScience & EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceAerospace EngineeringBooks & E-Books
Jul 17, 2024 Artification: Dr. Janez Strehovec's Revolutionary Exploration of Modern Paradigms in Art, Science, and Economics
In a recent Q&A, Dr. Strehovec discussed his motivations for publishing this research and its potential to influence these diverse fields.
IGI GlobalRead More
EducationBooks & E-Books
Jul 17, 2024 Regulatory Challenges and Patient Safety in the Digital Health Era
Medha Sateesh Bharadwaj, the author of the book chapter "Regulatory Insights in Digital Health." Medha will share her expertise and perspectives on navigating the regulatory landscape in digital health.
IGI GlobalRead More
Medical, Healthcare, and Life SciencesHealthcare Information SystemsBooks & E-BooksChapters
Jul 11, 2024 What Happens When AI is in the Hands of Scammers?
The number of AI-assisted cyber scams is on the rise.
IGI GlobalRead More
Business and ManagementComputer Science and Information TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceBooks & E-BooksResearch Trends
Jul 3, 2024 Revolutionary Treatment Reverses Alzheimer's
Researchers uncover a potential treatment to delay the worst effects of Alzheimer's disease.
IGI GlobalRead More
Medical, Healthcare, and Life SciencesScience & EngineeringBiomedical TechnologiesBooks & E-Books
Jul 1, 2024 Ethicality Issues of Withdrawing Articles After Acceptance
There is a growing issue in the research community of authors submitting their articles to gold OA journals (and even hybrid OA/subscription-based journals), and then withdrawing their article after it has been accepted to the journal, effectively utilizing all of the resources of that journal, including the peer review, only to then refuse to publish at the end of the process.
Erin WatsonRead More
NewsletterAuthor NewsOpen Access
Jun 27, 2024 The Truth Behind California’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan
The sheer amount of plastic waste has become overwhelming and newly proposed laws in California will only make matters worse.
IGI GlobalRead More
Business and ManagementEnvironmental, Agricultural, and Physical SciencesSustainable DevelopmentBooks & E-Books
Jun 21, 2024 IGI Global Announces the 2023 Journal Reviewer Award Winners
IGI Global congratulates the winners of this year's Journal Reviewer Award
IGI GlobalRead More
JournalsAwards & RecognitionOpen Access
First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  ... Next Last