Role of e-learning in capacity building: An Alumni View

• Autores: Muhammad Zaheer, Sadia Jabeen, Mubasher Majeed Qadri
• Localización: Open Praxis, ISSN-e 2304-070X, Vol. 7, Nº. 1, 2015, págs. 71-81
• Idioma: inglés
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  • 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.