The educational community’s demands for e-learning resources are analyzed in the paper. The intentions to individualize the learning material by modelling, developing and renewing the existing e-learning resources are emphasized. A successfully operating environment of e-material collaborative development, designed for knowledge community users with different competences, is examined. Various m...

In this study, the sequence and trends of mobile learning in Taiwan region from the three aspects of background and content, development, and future perspectives was firstly analyzed. Then, the definition, elements, and characteristics of mobile learning were explored from its background and contents. The last section of this study depicted the current condition of mobile learning in Taiwan reg...

By using the "case study" method on a selected example of a higher education institution, the paper analyzes e-learning on safety study programs. The analysis covers the context of the higher education institution, the existing status of application, the strategy of future e-learning development, and the characteristics of e-learning in the selected course, including a description of the course...

With the rapid development of computer technology and the improvement of performance of mobile devices, e-learning based on the Internet and smart mobile devices becomes an important direction of educational development. This paper proposed the system design idea, general framework and functions realization of e-learning platform for database course. The platform broke through the traditional t...

The article presents results of the empirical research revealing readiness of adults to participate in the lifelong learning process using e-learning, m-learning and t-learning technologies. The research has been carried out in the framework of the international project eBig3 aiming at development a new distance learning platform blending virtual learning environments, television and mobile tec...

In recent years, the development of information technologies and network distributions has brought about the creation of useful learning resources, one of which is the e-learning environment. With its promise of ease and ready accessibility, e-learning, a term generally used to refer to computer-aided learning, is fast becoming ubiquitous in educational institutes. In terms of enhancing the onl...

The user authentication is very crucial in developing an e-learning system. Emerging standards for distance learning and education influence in a major way the development of e-learning systems. E-learning system must be secured against manipulation from the side of the students and also it protects user’s privacy. This paper examines privacy and security issues associated with e-learning. It p...

Usability testing is widely used in the commercial world during the process of developing new products, especially software and websites. However, it appears to be rarely used in the development of e-learning in medical education. The focus of usability testing is the user of the particular product and it informs product development by using a systematic process to identify usability problems a...

This paper provides an overview of e-learning 2.0 concepts and presents a case study that involves the design, development, and teaching of two online courses based on e-learning 2.0 concepts. The design and the construction of e-learning 2.0 courses, and their effects on the students’ learning experience are examined. In addition, students’ preferred Web 2.0 tools are included, as well as thei...

Virtual platforms using webinars, e-posters, e-newsletters, wikis and blogs connect people who have common interests in new ways. When those individuals are healthcare providers, a professional network that operates on a virtual platform can support their needs for learning, professional development and information currency. The practice of e-learning for continuing professional development is ...