Presently, various approaches have been used in continuing education, which include face-to-face lectures and case studies (Di Leonardi, 2007). Several benefits of such method have been reported as an effective approach of teaching. This includes sharing learning experience with other learners, easy way of summarising information and feedback (Lom, 2012). However, learners may not recall the topics tackled during the lectures (Pilcher, 2014). Thus, the emphasis needs to be on learning set-ups conducive to an active manner of education for adult learners, such as nurses ensuring an effective and efficient learning process (Pilcher 2014). A necessity for more innovative and generic resources has been acknowledged, concentrating e-learning to …show more content…
Elearning is an innovative, active and extensive way to offer learning opportunities (Belcher & Vonderhaar, 2005). It is defined as the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into the learning or teaching process, through the use of materials via Internet (Glen, 2005). Basically, it covers a range of technology-based education delivery, from complete online packages through to audio clips, PowerPoint presentations and videos used to supplement customary learning approach (Koller, Harvey & Magnotta, 2010). It is becoming increasingly widespread as a learning approach, allowing learnings to work at an individual pace, nonetheless ensuring consistency of educational delivery to the extent of national and global scales (Szucs & Bo, 2005). Additionally, it optimises learning by allowing users to engage more with the topic, particularly where tasks and interactions are combined into programs (Kent, et al., …show more content…
Technology is being used to provide health services, such as eHealth or telemedicine and with patients accessing health information from the Internet. Thus, nurses need to be well-experienced and confidence with the use of such technology in order to respond to these changes in practise and ensure patients is receiving accurate information (Eley, et al., 2008).
Opponents of eLearning believed that eLearning risk diluting rather than improving learning (Washer, 2001). Also, Glen (2005) points out that eLearning offers entertainment due to its presentation, which may dominate the quality of educational content. However, study contends that the component of eLearning affects its success more.
2.3. Benefits of eLearning
2.3.1 Cost-Effectiveness of