E-learning in higher education - A case study in Hong Kong

Calvin Cheng, Ronnie Cheung, Calvin Wan

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Abstract

e-learning is becoming a popular study mode in colleges and universities. With the widely use of e-learning in course delivery, people are increasingly concerned with the extent to which e-learning is an effective means for education. This paper discusses the development of e-learning in higher education sector and evaluates the teaching effectiveness of e-learning. It includes a comparison of the examination results of two groups of students studying in online mode and traditional face-to-face mode of the same master degree programme in Hong Kong. This is followed by a discussion of the blended learning approach and conclusions of the findings.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICAMS 2010 - Proceedings of 2010 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Management Science
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages79-85
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781424469291
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Publication series

NameICAMS 2010 - Proceedings of 2010 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Management Science
Volume2

Keywords

  • Blended learning
  • China
  • Costs
  • Distance learning
  • Effectiveness
  • Higher education
  • Hong Kong
  • Online learning
  • e-learning

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