Thursday, April 1, 2010

E-learning And Its Types

E-learning is the method of imparting the knowledge online. With the advancement of technology the education system has also completely changed. Today is the world of online education. it is the means of spreading the knowledge among students, corporate trainers and other information seekers. E-learning has completely changed the way of learning. It is the more advanced form of learning and has made learning more easy and efficient.

E-learning solutions are of two types: WBT and CBT

WBT (Web Based Training) - In this type of learning, internet is the main component or the sole provider of knowledge. Web based training is at just one click of information seeker. In this one can reach larger geographical area to learn anything which reduces the time and efforts of learner. You can search anything from anywhere in this. You can even interact with anybody pr the content provider to grasp more knowledge.

CBT (Computer Based Training) - In this the computer is the main component for providing the knowledge. In computer based training, one can burn the cd's for the course material and can study it anytime whenever one wishes to. Moreover notes can created using excel, word. Presentations can be made using power point. It is a rich media of knowledge for the learner. You also don't require the internet connection for this.