International Journal of Engineering Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering

E-Learning: An Examination of History and Recent Literature

Author : Archana Potsangbam ¹ Kennedy Andrew Thomas ² V. Sethuramalingam ³ S. Rama Gokula Krishnan ⁴

Date of Publication :19th October 2017

Abstract: In recent years, electronic learning or e-learning has gained wide acceptance. However, very little is known about its history and journey into its current form. The aim of this paper is to introduce the reader to the concept of e-learning, highlight what is known about its history, and examine previous studies on e-learning. At the end of the paper, the researchers have identified the existing research gap on the subject matter and have provided appropriate suggestions for future research as well

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