Understanding E-Learning In Higher Education

Abstract

This 21st century is considered to be the age of Information & Communication Technology (ICT). This has lead people in acquiring new knowledge and skills. Due to rapid development of ICT, the entire world is undergoing a transformation. Today, modern Academic Universities are discussing on priority about the E – Learning. They are paying more attention to its approaches & strategies for creating learning environments. It has become a global issue. Today. The educational resources are accessible to students. Learners’ needs are increasingly seen to be continuous throughout the working life. It is understood that education is a means for the empowerment of their lives & future of their workplace. The use of enormous integrated set of computer and internet tools and resources in the new learning environments allows us to achieve more efficient and effective learning.With E-Learning, students are no more passive participant of the education systems, but they become active participants in the education process. It has therefore become an important issue for understanding E- Learning.