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What is Elearning?

TOPYX LMS

Before the internet existed, distance learning courses were available, but the process of studying was both demanding in terms of resources and time. Distance learning can be traced as far back as the 1840s when Isaac Pitman delivered his correspondence course, teaching shorthand.

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The Mobile eLearning Express: A Brief History of Distance Courses

eLearning Brothers

Starting with a solid, well thought out course design process, can bring the freedom and creativity to integrate many tools that combine the traditional distance learning environment with social networking, interactivity, multimedia, gamification and skill based learning for all learners. ADL Mobile Learning Handbook.