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Essential E Learning Tools, Techniques and Open CourseWare for E Learners and Trainers

Essential E Learning Tools, Techniques and Open CourseWare for E Learners and Trainers

Sarika Sawant
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 30
ISBN13: 9781522505563|ISBN10: 1522505563|EISBN13: 9781522505570
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0556-3.ch007
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Sawant, Sarika. "Essential E Learning Tools, Techniques and Open CourseWare for E Learners and Trainers." Human Development and Interaction in the Age of Ubiquitous Technology, edited by Hakikur Rahman, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 148-177. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0556-3.ch007

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Sawant, S. (2016). Essential E Learning Tools, Techniques and Open CourseWare for E Learners and Trainers. In H. Rahman (Ed.), Human Development and Interaction in the Age of Ubiquitous Technology (pp. 148-177). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0556-3.ch007

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Sawant, Sarika. "Essential E Learning Tools, Techniques and Open CourseWare for E Learners and Trainers." In Human Development and Interaction in the Age of Ubiquitous Technology, edited by Hakikur Rahman, 148-177. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0556-3.ch007

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Abstract

E-learning includes several types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. E learning is a learner-friendly mode of learning, offering alternative, self-paced and personalised ways of studying. The present chapter explains the synchronous and asynchronous mode of e learning with its features. It also defines and summarises the impact of open source software on teaching and learning process. The numerous open source e learning tools are discussed with examples such as Open source LMS, Open source authoring tools, Open source audio editing software, Open source social bookmarking tools, Open source CMS etc. It also throws light on free e learning tools useful in e learning such as Slideshare, Youtube, Wikis, RSS, Wordpress etc. The search engines especially for academic purpose and for Open CourseWear are also discussed in the chapter. It identifies open courseware around the world spanning various subjects. The chapter concludes with e learning initiatives in India.

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