Designing Professional E-Learning Environment in Higher Education

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Research Background1

Research Aim and Objectives2

Research Questions2

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW3

The Competitive Environment3

Background on Online Education and E- Learning4

E-Learning5

Online Education in Higher Education Institutions6

E-Learning Benefits8

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY9

Research Methods9

Data Collection10

Secondary Method10

Primary Data10

Sampling11

Sample Size11

CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND ANALYSIS12

CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION13

REFERENCES14

Designing Professional E-Learning Environment in Higher Education

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Research Background

The continuous growth and popularity of internet has brought great changes in every part of life which also includes the education sector via e-learning. The use of Information technology productively is one of the most important indicators of economic and national developments. Innovations, and developments in technology, specifically in Information technology, has brought huge changes and have extensively contributed towards making things easier in every-day life. It is true that the role played by information technology is very important and the issues related to its use in contemporary education system are increasingly discussed on global level. In the field of education, majority of the specialist's state that is used properly, Internet and communication technology can significantly enhance and foster learning and teaching. According to a researcher, the emergence of Internet, specifically www (World Wide Web) has provided a unique dimension to the creativity and delivery of information, which globally generated digitization of programs (Kuhlemeier & Hemker, 2007, 460).

Furthermore, Higher Education is rapidly becoming globalized, where students attend courses from all across the globe, employees study and work all over the world. According to Anderson (2008), due to easy accessibility of Internet, it has become possible to learn without having any time or space barriers. The implications of e-learning on long-term basis are a real market place and worldwide network for colleges and university.

There are a number of factors that influence the implementation and the designing of e-learning in higher education systems. In order to design an environment of e-learning for higher educational systems, organizations have to face a number of barriers and challenges. On the other hand, there are a number of benefits that are availed by students and educational organizations.

Research Aim and Objectives

The main aim of research will be to design an environment of E-learning in Higher Education System. This aim will be achieved through following objectives:

To identify the challenges and barriers faced during the implementation of e-learning system in higher education

To analyze the impact of e-learning in higher education system

To identify the benefits of e-learning system in Higher Education Institutions

To recommend strategies for effective implementation of e-learning

Research Questions

The research will be based on following research questions:

What are the challenges and barriers face during the implementation of effective e-learning system in higher education institutions?

What is the impact of implementing e-learning in higher education?

How e-learning system will benefit higher education institutions?

How higher education institutions can implement e-learning system effectively?

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

The Competitive Environment

As diversification is increasing in higher educational institutions, they are required to match this competitive environment by facilitating students with an easy access to knowledge. According to the report presented by National Committee of Enquiry of higher Education in 2001, an organization ...