E-Resources

“E-learning comprises all forms of electronically-supported learning and teaching. The information and communication systems, whether networked or not, serve as specific media to implement the learning process. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, USB and CD/DVD-ROM. It can be self-paced or instructor-led and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio.
In higher education especially, the increasing tendency is to create a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) (which is sometimes combined with a Management Information System (MIS) to create a Managed Learning Environment) in which all aspects of a course are handled through a consistent user interface standard throughout the institution. A growing number of physical universities, as well as newer online-only colleges, have begun to offer a select set of academic degree and certificate programs via the Internet at a wide range of levels and in a wide range of disciplines. While some programs require students to attend some campus classes or orientations, many are delivered completely online. In addition, several universities offer online student support services, such as online advising and registration, e-counseling, online textbook purchase, student governments and student newspapers.”