The Social Sciences

Year: 2012
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Page No. 83 - 89

Understanding e-Learning

Authors : Jowati Binti Juhary

Abstract: In this study, e-Learning has been argued to be one of the new tools in the education system. Basically, e-Learning is a technology-based learning. Though, technology itself has been in the education system for >30 years, e-Learning can be considered at its infancy stage especially in young educational institutions in Malaysia. This study attempts to discuss how educational theories can be brought into practices in the Malaysian educational settings. The objectives of the study are firstly to identify the relevant theories in preparing courseware for e-Learning and secondly to discuss the transfer of the theories into the practices of e-Learning. Text analysis, observations and a survey were used to collect data. Students in one tertiary learning environment were the subjects of the study. Findings show that there are two issues raised. It is hoped that the study will enhance educators’ understanding on the issues of e-Learning and Malaysian education system. After all, the graduates of this new learning tool will be the future leaders of Malaysia.

How to cite this article:

Jowati Binti Juhary , 2012. Understanding e-Learning. The Social Sciences, 7: 83-89.

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