ERIC Number: EJ1075356
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1369-9997
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Role of E-Learning in Capacity Building: An Alumni View
Zaheer, Muhammad; Jabeen, Sadia; Qadri, Mubasher Majeed
Open Praxis, v7 n1 p71-81 Jan-Mar 2015
The concept of knowledge sharing has now expanded because of sophisticated communication tools. A common consensus has been generated for spreading knowledge beyond boundaries and making collective efforts for the development of individuals as well as nations. E-learning has proven its authenticity in this regard. In developing countries, access to and quality of education are being addressed by e-learning strategies; being served as a tool of capacity building, this study is an attempt to explore the role of e-learning in capacity building of students in Pakistan. An on-line survey was conducted from alumni of Virtual University of Pakistan. Descriptive statistics and Pearson's correlation were used for data analysis. Findings of the study show that e-learning plays a key role in capacity building of students in developing countries like Pakistan. It can further be used to enhance professional skills in specific disciplines.
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Capacity Building, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Access to Education, Educational Quality, Distance Education, Alumni, Online Surveys, Virtual Universities, Educational Benefits, Skill Development, Statistical Analysis, Scores, Communication Skills, Correlation, Leadership Training
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pakistan
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