Building an Inclusive Definition of E-Learning: An Approach to the Conceptual Framework

dc.creator	Albert Sangrà
dc.creator	Dimitrios Vlachopoulos
dc.creator	Nati Cabrera
dc.date	2012-04-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:07:54Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:07:54Z
dc.identifier	1492-3831
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/f2379e22ed93422cbbd9ee5a057d062a
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/11583
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/f2379e22ed93422cbbd9ee5a057d062a
dc.description	E-learning is part of the new dynamic that characterises educational systems at the start of the 21st century. Like society, the concept of e-learning is subject to constant change. In addition, it is difficult to come up with a single definition of e-learning that would be accepted by the majority of the scientific community. The different understandings of e-learning are conditioned by particular professional approaches and interests.An international project, based on the participation of experts around the world, was undertaken to agree on a definition of e-learning. To this end, two main research activities were carried out. First, an extensive review was conducted of the literature on the concept of e-learning, drawing from peer-reviewed journals, specialised web pages, and books. Second, a Delphi survey was sent out to gather the opinions of recognised experts in the field of education and technology regarding the concept of e-learning with a view to reaching a final consensus.This paper presents the outcomes of the project, which has resulted in an inclusive definition of e-learning subject to a high degree of consensus that will provide a useful conceptual framework to further identify the different models in which e-learning is developed and practiced.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Athabasca University Press
dc.relation	http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1161/2146
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1492-3831
dc.rights	CC BY
dc.source	International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, Vol 13, Iss 2 (2012)
dc.subject	E-learning
dc.subject	definition
dc.subject	distance education
dc.subject	technology-enhanced education
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Building an Inclusive Definition of E-Learning: An Approach to the Conceptual Framework
dc.type	Article