...Blanca Lopez-Catalan; Victor A. Bañuls Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the results of national level Delphi study carried out in Spain aimed at providing inputs for higher education administrators and decision makers about key e-learning trends for supporting postgraduate courses...

... captures what Arteaga Sanchez et al. (2013 , p. 136) call the “nuances” within the concepts of e-learning. These nuances move from the “basic” level of technology simply being used as a medium to move traditional materials online, where we may see functionality limited to reading lists...

... investigated major predictors of actual usage and continued usage intentions of e-learning system, and challenges of using the e-learning system. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected through a questionnaire survey of 300 third year undergraduate students, with a rate of return of 77 per cent...

...Dr Paul Jones and Dr Heather Skinner; Diane Sloan; Elizabeth Porter; Karen Robins; Karen McCourt Purpose – A research paper on the design and implementation of an e-learning resource responding to the globalisation of education. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the challenges presented...

... or critiquing the surfeit of “models” and “diagnostic tools”, there has been little empirical research evidence undertaken on the adoption and adaptation of learning styles in the e-Learning environment, especially in respect of personalised learning environments (PLEs). In this respect, evidence identifies...

... the accessibility and effectiveness of the site. Review included consultation with consumer groups and individuals. As well as linking to global resources in cancer, Cancer Learning delivers e-learning programmes developed to fill identified gaps in cancer care CPD. Learning packages (developed in Project...

... in the blended learning area. Quality Adoption E-learning Blended learning Effectiveness Research framework Universities are now making more use of information and communications technologies (ICT) such as the internet, and many have adopted a “blended learning” approach to deliver course...

... in learning. Four forms of data were analysed to strengthen results. Practical implications – Caution should be exercised when considering investment in e-learning for SBOs. Originality/value – Evidence showing e-learning through an informal voluntary ODF can promote deep learning for SBOs...

...Dr Paul Jones and Dr Heather Skinner; Beverly Leeds Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore experiences of e-learners in relation to their time preferences, and to examine how technology changes temporal culture in e-learning. Design/methodology/approach – A pilot study using...

... Group Publishing Limited 2012 Online collaborative learning Initiation Online self‐regulated learning Involvement E‐learning Learning Computer based learning Online courses entail a high degree of peer interaction and teamwork, which requires more proactive and self‐directed...

...Karen Becker; Julie Fleming; Wilhelmina Keijsers Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide description and analysis of how a traditional industry is currently using e‐learning, and to identify how the potential of e‐learning can be realised whilst acknowledging the technological divide...

...Hye Jeong Kim; Susan Pederson; Moira Baldwin Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine students’ experiences with a case‐enhanced e‐learning environment in a higher‐education institute. Design/methodology/approach In total, 67 graduate students volunteered to take part in this experiment...

... and the importance students place on these experiences in their study programmes. Originality/value Given the increasing interest in e‐learning within higher education, and subsequent attempts to improve the student experience through electronic media, this paper highlights the importance of focusing...

...Jonathan D. Owens; Liz Price Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review some of the learning technologies associated with teaching and learning in higher education (HE). It looks at e‐learning and information technology (IT) as tools for replacing the traditional learning experience in HE, i.e...

... be the outcome of an ineffective partnership. E‐learning Small enterprises Communication technologies Information systems Employee assistance programmes Australia The qualitative data confirm that mentoring is characterised by a diversity of advice and supports provided to mentees...

...Norah Jones; Esyin Chew; Catherine Jones; Alice Lau Purpose Using the analogy of e‐learning as “the perfect storm”, the aim of this paper is to explore the disruptive nature of e‐learning in higher education. Design/methodology/approach Taking a case study of a university, the paper explores...

... module, or within a student's normal programme of study. The lessons learned by TE3 as a whole will be of use to those supporting enterprise educators, and those learned by individual TE3 projects can inform good practice in the use of e‐learning to support enterprise students. Originality/value TE3...

... the rationale and development of the programme and identifies key issues for future evaluation in respect of employer involvement in design and delivery, the learner experience and the broader impact of the programme on the modernisation agenda. Civil Service Work‐based learning E‐learning Learners...

... increased interest and positive attitudes towards entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland. E‐learning can meet high demand, intensive programmes are equally effective in improving the skills set. Entrepreneurship education needs sub‐sequential support. Research limitations/implications The study provided...