“E-Learning  – education conveyed via electronic means”

The online learning style is best suited for all. This is a revolution in learning genre. The information, now, can be accessed, talked, absorbed and shared anywhere. E-Learning has made education easy for everyone including office-goers, housewives etc  without compromising much.

The idea of e-learning is to empower learners to absorb personal accomplishment, basic schooling or to obtain a degree certificate, without actually attending the school or university or any other academic institute.

Types of e-learning

E-learning eventuates in many forms and at times is the blend of the following:

·         Completely online – no vis-a-vis meetings

·         Mixed Learning – A blend of online and direct communication

·         Synchronous- the communication between the provider and receiver happen directly as in chat rooms, or video-audio conferencing.

·         Asynchronous- The information is passed through forums, emails, wikis etc

·         Self-study

·         Web-based learning

·         Audio and Visuals

• E-Learning is cost-effective as this method quick and easy. Long training period, infrastructure, stationary, travel expense etc is reduced.