The Nature and Methodology of E-Learning Programmes

The term e-learning encompasses a wide range of activities and delivery options, ranging from the simple and comparatively cheap to complex and expensive learning management systems. In the paper, first of all, the nature of e-learning programmes is presented. Then, the advantages and disadvantages as well as strategic and tactical reasons for e-learning are discussed. Besides, the characteristics of effective e-learning are given. In the second part of the paper the organization and deliverance of e-learning are examined. The nature of e-learning content, learning manage-ment systems and organizational learning centres are presented, as well. Nowadays, learning cen-tres provide an important part of the learning infrastructure in many organizations