The ‘Corporate e-Learning: Exploring a New Frontier’ report by WR Hambrecht +Co clearly identifies the differences between e-Learning and online learning. e-Learning represents the whole group of technology-based learning, while online learning is equal with web-based learning. In this case, online learning is actually a division of e-Learning.
e-Learning = Technology-based Learning
The term e-learning covers an extensive set of applications and processes, including computer-based learning, Web-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration.
We define e-learning as the delivery of content via every single electronic media, which includes the Internet, intranet, extranet, satellite broadcast, audio/video tape, interactive TV, and CD-ROM. Yet, e-learning is defined as an extension of distance learning, which would include text-based learning and courses conducted via written correspondence. Contents of this report use the term e-learning synonymously with technology-based learning. Terms like e-learning, technology-based learning, and Web-based learning are defined and used differently by different organizations and user groups. Moreover, use of these terms is constantly changing, as the world of e-learning evolves.
Online Learning = Web-based Learning
Online learning constitutes just one part of technology-based learning and describes learning via Internet, intranet, and extranet.
Online learning is very volatile and the levels of complexity greatly vary. A very basic online learning program can be as simple as a page turner with some exercises, testing and record keeping (Also known as ‘tracking’), such as test scores and bookmarks. A high end complex online learning program includes animations, simulations, scenarios, audio and video sequences, highly interactive games, peer and expert discussion groups, online mentoring, virtual libraries, links to reference materials on a corporate intranet or the web, virtual classrooms and communications with corporate education records. This report uses the term online learning synonymously with web-based learning or internet-based learning.
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http://www.astd.org/NR/rdonlyres/E2CF5659-B67B-4D96-9D85-BFAC308D0E28/0/hambrecht.pdf
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