Definition of E-learning

               There are many definitions of E-learning from many scholars as E-learning is using technology to improve learning ability (Ruiz et al.,2006). Similar to Paul (2001) also claimed that E-learning is using internet is suitable for helping online learner. Except, Morten (2002) noted that E-learning is an online learning that comforts to learner to access. Moreover, Rosemary, Kenneth and Tanya (2002) E-learning is the way to enhance skill and knowledgeIn addition, E-learning is “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 Internet, intranet/extranet (LAN/WAN), audio- and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, and CD-ROM”.(Kaplan cited in Mortan,2002,p.2)

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Our own definition of E-learning

E-learning is long distance learning through internet and technology

Literature review of E-learning

In recent days technology is wide spread almost every part of the world (Garrison & Anderson, 2003). For this reason, e-learning aims to provide the opportunity to distance learner who can not learn face to face from teacher (Littlejohn & Pegler, 2007), In contrast, it is suitable for graduate students in kind of intrinsic motivation than undergraduate students (Rovai, Ponton, Wighting & Baker 2007). Some example of definition of e-learning is to assessing learning through a way in which use of computer (Clark & Mayer, 2006; Horton, 2006). Moreover, Remenyi stated that, e-learning is one of tool for training the learners in the classroom (2007).

Our own definition of e-learning

E-learning is useful technology equipment helping students’ experiences.

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E-learning is how to learn everything through technology whether they live closure or elsewhere.

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     The definition of e-learning are various and still have no certain meaning. Stockley (2003) stated that e-learning is about using a computer or electronic device, and in another way is to provide educational, studying and teaching material. Zine (2004) said “The use of network technologies to create, foster, deliver, and facilitate learning, anytime and anywhere.” Moreover the University of Oxford has defined the meaning of e learning that it is the way that we can deliver, enable and mediate services by ICT for delivering education, services and technology that help to create the activities. Also Hambrecht (2002) and Kaplan-Leiserso’s online glossary mentioned that e-learning is covering the wide set of ICT which includes digital collaboration and networking, computer based learning, web-based learning , and virtual classrooms. In addition, Rosenberg (2001) said that e-learning is the way we use the new multimedia technologies and internet to enhance the learning quality by using the resources, long distance and services to exchange and cooperate.

     In conclusion, e-learning in our understanding is the use of computer and technologies in teaching and learning process by self access from long distance.

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