Role of Libraries in Promoting E-Learning: A Review of Singapore Initiatives

Recent developments in technology, Internet, and World Wide Web have created many new opportunities allowing consumers to buy products and use services from the sanctuary of their homes. E-learning is one of the many manifestations resulting from convergence of new technologies and emergence of the web. E-learning is referred to by several other names like online learning, virtual learning, distributed learning, distance learning, etc. Like-wise, online learning may also be confused with the terms technology-based instruction, computer-based training, computer-based instruction and web-based training. Each of these terms is used for slightly different types of activities.