E-Learning and WebCT: Beginnings, Revelations, False Promises and Unfounded Fears.

The article focuses on e-learning with specific reference to its origin, growth and pervasive effects. It discusses the early expectations and fears that surrounded e-learning and how it has been used as a tool to transform education. It contemplates where e-learning is going and presents a story ab...

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Publicado en:Interdisciplinary Humanities Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 8 - 23
Autor principal: Goldberg, Murray
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Humanities Education & Research Association Spring2014
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Sumario:The article focuses on e-learning with specific reference to its origin, growth and pervasive effects. It discusses the early expectations and fears that surrounded e-learning and how it has been used as a tool to transform education. It contemplates where e-learning is going and presents a story about the e-learning community. The author also shares a personal story about the moment he knew that e-learning was going to change the world.