Contemporary challenges in e-learning


Autoria(s): Reynolds, Kristal Teresa; Becker, Karen L.; Fleming, Julie
Contribuinte(s)

Harris, Roger

Short, Tomas

Data(s)

2014

Resumo

Technology is impacting on most elements of organisations today and workforce development professionals have been some of the leading proponents of embracing technologies and the benefits they offer. E-learning has emerged as at least a complementary offering to face-to-face training, and in some cases has totally replaced more traditional forms of workforce development. This chapter explores the use of learning technologies and the benefits and drawbacks of their use. In particular it focuses on further exploring the issue of a perceived lack of interaction in some e-learning offerings; a factor identified as critical to address in order to ensure effective e-learning. The chapter discusses the issues of interaction and social presence to address feelings of isolation and offers some key considerations for those considering integrating technology into workforce development.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/66738/

Publicador

Spriner

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/66738/1/Reynolds_-_Contemparary_Challenges.pdf

DOI:10.1007/978-981-4560-58-0_15

Reynolds, Kristal Teresa, Becker, Karen L., & Fleming, Julie (2014) Contemporary challenges in e-learning. In Harris, Roger & Short, Tomas (Eds.) Workforce Development : Perspectives and Issue. Spriner, New York, pp. 269-282.

Direitos

Copyright 2014 Springer

Fonte

QUT Business School; School of Management

Palavras-Chave #150305 Human Resources Management #E-learning #Workforce Development #Training #Learning Technologies
Tipo

Book Chapter