The Importance of e-Learning as a Teaching and Learning Approach in Emerging Markets

Authors

  • Amy Ooi Wong GlobalNxt University
  • Karin Sixl-Daniell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v10i1.6471

Keywords:

E-Learning, Emerging Markets, Faculty Online Training Certification, Faculty Training Program

Abstract


Technological advances in information and communication technologies have led to the emergence of e-learning systems that can be used effectively as a teaching and learning approach. For emerging markets, e-learning is of special relevance, as it can provide access to education at a relatively low cost compared with traditional settings as there is no associated travel or housing costs. Additionally, internet access in emerging markets has increased steadily in the recent years.

This paper discusses the importance of e-learning as a teaching and learning approach and its relevance in emerging markets. The paper presents some findings from four sections of a Faculty Certificate of Online Training (FCOT) program conducted by GlobalNxt University. The learners consist of faculty from India (n=20), South Africa (n=19) and Malaysia (n=9), which are representative of countries in the emerging markets. The paper examines the implications of the findings, and concludes with possible directions for the future of e-learning as a teaching and learning approach in emerging markets.

Author Biography

Amy Ooi Wong, GlobalNxt University

Amy Wong is Associate Professor at GlobalNxt University. She teaches Marketing and Management subjects in the School of Business.

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Published

2017-03-30

How to Cite

Wong, A. O., & Sixl-Daniell, K. (2017). The Importance of e-Learning as a Teaching and Learning Approach in Emerging Markets. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC), 10(1), pp. 45–54. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v10i1.6471

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Papers

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