Advantages+of+e-Learning

The benefits to learners are abundant with e-learning. Specific benefits include;
 * improving learning efficiency ( Cabrera-Lozoya, Cerdan, Cano, Garcia-Sanchez, & Lujan, 2012; Chen & Lien, 2011; Huang, Lin, & Huang, 2012 ),
 * affecting the way learners behave ( Bhuasiri, Xaymoungkhoun, Zo, Rho, & Ciganek, 2011; Haythornthwaite, Bruce, Andrews, Kazmer, Montague, & Preston, 2007 ),
 * enhancing communication ( Abrami, Bernard, Bures, Borokhovski, & Tamim, 2010; Alshare, Freeze, Lane, & Wen, 2011 ),
 * convenience ( Anderson, 2008; Desai, Hart, & Richards, 2008 ),
 * saving of time ( Lam & Bordia, 2008; Pastore, 2012 ), and
 * improved learning ability ( Donavant, 2009; Ismail, Gunasegaran, & Idrus, 2010 ).

[//The content on this page contains excerpts from Watts (2012)//.]


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 * = References ||
 * * Abrami, P. C., Bernard, R. M., Bures, E. M., Borokhovski, E., & Tamim, R. (2010, July). //Interaction in distance education and online learning: Using evidence and theory to improve practice. The Evolution from Distance Education to Distributed Learning//. Symposium conducted at Memorial Union Biddle Hotel, Bloomington, IN. Retrieved from http://www.aect.org/events/symposia/Docs/InteractionDEnext120510.pdf
 * Alshare, K. A., Freeze, R. D., Lane, P. L., & Wen, H. J. (2011). The impacts of system and human factors on online learning systems use and learner satisfaction. //Decision Sciences: Journal of Innovative Education, 9//(3), 437-461. Retrieved from http://www.dsjie.org/dnn/default.aspx
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Anderson, T. (2008). Teaching in an online learning context. In T. Anderson (Ed.), //The theory and practice of online learning// (pp. 343-365). Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Bhuasiri, W., Xaymoungkhoun, O., Zo, H., Rho, J. J., & Ciganek, A. P. (2011). Critical success factors for e-learning in developing countries: A comparative analysis between ICT experts and faculty. //Computers & Education, 58//(2), 843-855. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2011.10.010
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Cabrera‐Lozoya, A., Cerdan, F., Cano, M.‐D., Garcia‐Sanchez, D., & Lujan, S. (2012). Unifying heterogeneous e‐learning modalities in a single platform: CADI, a case study. //Computers & Education, 58//(1), 617‐630. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2011.09.014
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Chen, L.-C., & Lien, Y.-H. (2011). Using author co-citation analysis to examine the intellectual structure of e-learning: A MIS perspective. //Scientometrics, 89//, 867-886. doi:10.1007/s11192-011-0458-y
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Desai, M. S., Hart, J., & Richards, T. C. (2008). E-learning: Paradigm shift in education. //Education, 129//(2), 327-334. Retrieved from http://www.projectinnovation.biz/education_2006.html
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Donavant, B. W. (2009) The new, modern practice of adult education: Online instruction in a continuing professional education setting. //Adult Education Quarterly, 59//(3), 227‐245. doi:10.1177/0741713609331546
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Haythornthwaite, C., Bruce, B. C., Andrews, R., Kazmer, M. M., Montague, R.-A., & Preston, C. (2007). Theories and models of and for online learning. //First Monday, 12//(8). Retrieved from http://www.uic.edu/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/1976/1851
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Huang, E. Y., Lin, S. W., & Huang, T. K. (2012). What type of learning style leads to online participation in the mixed‐mode e‐learning environment? A study of software usage instruction. //Computers & Education, 58//(1), 338‐349. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2011.08.003
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Ismail, I., Gunasegaran, G., & Idrus, R. M. (2010). Does e-learning portal add value to adult learners? //Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, 2//(5), 276-281. Retrieved from http://maxwellsci.com/print/crjss/v2-276-281.pdf
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Lam, P., & Bordia, S. (2008). Factors affecting student choice of e-learning over traditional learning: Student and teacher perspectives. //The International Journal of Learning, 14//(12), 131-139. Retrieved from http://ijl.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.30/prod.1585
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Pastore, R. (2012). The effects of time-compressed instruction and redundancy on learning and learners’ perceptions of cognitive load. //Computers & Education, 58//, 641-651. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2011.09.018
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">Watts, S. W. (2012). //Technological tools impact on learning in online professional development courses//. Unpublished Manuscript, Department of Education, Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ. ||