THE ERA OF E-LEARNING

"Learning is more effective when it is an active

rather than a passive process." Kurt Lewin
(1890-1947)

The only source of knowledge is experience. Einstein

What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.
Aristotle
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I
understand. Confucius

TIMELINE
University
of Illinois
scientists
created
the very
first visual
classroom.

1960s

Implement
ation of
computer
based
class work
and
training.

Online
only
courses
began to
emerge

1970s

1980s

Private
university
like
University of
phoenix
started to
offer full
academic
degree
program
online.

1990s

1.6 million
students
opt for
online
courses.

Free
online
education
from top
universitie
s are
offered by
coursera
and
udacity.

Present Day

WHAT IS E-LEARNING?
E-learning is a computer based
educational tool that enables you to
learn anywhere and at any time.
Internet plays an important role in elearning today, although in the past
CD-ROMs were used. With
technology increasing at a rapid
pace it has bridged the gap between
online tools available for learning.
E-learning lets you share materials,
conduct webinars and communicate
with professors on a regular basis
via message forums. E-learning
provides students with the ability to
add learning to their daily schedules,
effectively allowing even the busiest
person to further a career or gain
more skills.
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TOP GROWTH RATES IN E-LEARNING BY

COUNTRIES
INDIA 55%
CHINA

52%

MALAYSIA 41%
ROMANIA 38%
POLAND 28%
CZECH REPUBLIC 27%
BRAZIL 26%
INDONESIA 25%
COLUMBIA 20%
UKRAINE 20%
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INDIA IS DOMINATING THE E-LEARNING

INDUSTRY

E learning is growing at a rapid pace and analysts suggest that

it will reach $107 billion in 2015, with countries like India
dominating this industry. Studies show the Internet has
transformed the online learning sector in recent times with an
elevation of educational academies, corporate houses as well as
training centers sharing expert thoughts and knowledge through
online programs.

E-LEARNING SCENARIOS IN INDIA

A new study by LoudCloud
Systems on e-learning research
and development firm estimated
the e-learning market size in
India will grow from $20 billion
to $40 billion by 2017. The firm
noted that the online education
and learning will change
drastically in the next three
years because online education
is not only attracting the
student community in India, but
a number of businesses across
different industries including IT,
BSFI and manufacturing. Bajaj
Financial Services, TVS Infotech
and KPIT Cummins are some of

A Coursera study that evaluated

over 50,000 Indian students
reported better outcomes in the
country than the global average.
The online courses have
benefitted 90 % Indian students,
a 3 % higher than the global
average. The study done by
Coursera and researchers at the
Universities of Pennsylvania and
Washington, was carried out on
students who had completed a
course on coursera that was for
three months or more.

E learning is growing at a rapid

pace and analysts suggest that
it will reach $107 Billion in 2015,
with countries like India
dominating this industry.
Studies show the Internet has
transformed the online learning
sector in recent times with an
elevation of educational
academies, corporate houses as
well as training centers sharing
expert thoughts and knowledge
through online programs.
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THE ENTICING FUTURE OF ELEARNING

S2S teaching platforms (2020
A.D.) states that students learn
better and retain more when
they actively interact with each
other. It plays on the concept of
mixed age and ability
classrooms and makes use of
individual learning to associate
different students with peers
who they can mentor or teach.
Algo-generated lessons (2030
A.D.) is a natural outcome of the
push for big data and data
mining. Apart from those, new
tools such as attention and eye
tracking will be used where the
students input can be
monitored and quantified.
Hence, lessons can be created
that match the students
targeted learning levels, prior
knowledge, and preferred
methods of learning.
Neuro-informatics (2040 A.D.)
Though the current state of the
field is far removed from the
2040 applications projected,
neuro-informatics will allow an
understanding of how the human
brain functions and how

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