Measuring the Economic Benefits of E-Learning: A Proposal for a New Index for Academic Environments

This will enable an evaluation of the Return On Investment (ROI) using the new concept of Yield Index “e-lYI” (e-learning Yield Index), introduced in this study. The Yield Index “e-lYI” suggests an original way to evaluate the implementation of e-learning methodologies into campus based environments; still, the new index will help professionals involved in the management of the transition from the “classical” university structure to the innovative structure needed by the elearning implementation. These results should interest any Faculty or University which is planning to introduce e-learning methodology to its didactic organization.