The article introduces the problem of usage and development of e-learning systems among Polish universities. Easily accessible internet and IT development led to changes in education. Through the use of IT tools, e-learning has become an increasingly popular form of education. Presently, majority of Polish universities use an e-learning system of their own choosing designed to support the didactic processes. The goal of the article is an assessment of the popular e-learning systems used in selected group of universities, overview of their advantages and disadvantages, and pinpointing causes of problems associated with their use. A case study, carried out within the research among the main educational projects participants, took into consideration the opinions of users of different e-learning systems. Solutions suggested within the article should primarily be useful to decision-makers responsible for development and implementation of new e-learning systems among universities. The conclusions might prove helpful in taking the right decision to effectively use the new IT tools. The article also highlights the existing opportunities and obstacles of e-learning system development, as their main goal is to shift the form and increase the attractiveness of lectures, and, at the same time, increase the effectiveness of the learning process.
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- Category
- Publikacja monograficzna
- Type
- rozdział, artykuł w książce - dziele zbiorowym /podręczniku w języku o zasięgu międzynarodowym
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2014
