Vol.7, No 2, 2010 pp. 191 - 199
UDC 37.018.43:004.738.5
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF ELECTRONIC LEARNING
Slavoljub Milovanović
Faculty of Economics, University of Niš, Serbia
slavoljub.milovanovic@eknfak.ni.ac.rs

Rapid development of computer networks and information technologies, especially the Internet and World Wide Web causes expansion of electronic learning (e-learning) and distance education. Education programs delivery via virtual learning environments is a convenient form of education for learners who want to learn from home whenever. In today business and economic environment, e-learning must be a part of strategy in many institutions trying to make success in basic education, higher education, continuing education, and training. The paper is dedicated to opportunities that the new form of education makes. Moreover, challenges and shortcomings of e-learning should be considered by education institutions, business organizations and learners.
Key Words: E-learning, web-based training, education, interactivity

MOGUĆNOSTI I IZAZOVI ELEKTRONSKOG UČENJA
Brz razvoj računarskih mreža i informacionih tehnologija, naročito Interneta i World Wide Web-a utiče na expanziju elektronskog učenja (e-učenje) i obrazovanja na daljinu. Isporuka obrazovnih programa putem virtuelnih okružanja za učenje je pogodna forma obrazovanja za učenike koji žele da samostalno uče kod kuće u bilo koje vreme. U današnjem poslovnom i ekonomskom okruženju, e-učenje mora biti deo strategije u mnogim institucijama koje se trude da budu uspešne u osnovnom obrazovanju, visokom obrazovanju, kontinuiranom obrazovanju i obuci. Ovaj rad je posvećen šansama koje ova nova forma obrazovanja pruža. Takođe, obrazovne institucije, poslovne organizacije i učenici treba da analiziraju izazove i nedostatke e-učenja.
Ključne reči: e-učenje, obuka bazirana na webu, obrazovanje na daljinu, interaktivnost