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Web‐based Learning in Corporations: who is using it and why, who is not and why not?

Journal of Educational MediaPublished 1 October 2002
Brian K. Trombley, Doris Lee
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TL;DR

The acceptance of WBL in American corporations is examined, revealing who is using it and why, and who is not using It and why not.

Abstract

Abstract Web‐based learning (WBL) is synonymous with on‐line learning, and is defined as learning that is delivered wholly or in part via the Internet or an Intranet. This paper first covers the advantages and concerns of using WBL in the corporate environment. It then examines the acceptance of WBL in American corporations, revealing who is using it and why, and who is not using it and why not. Finally, this paper discusses issues, challenges, and opportunities presented by WBL to corporations, the instructional designers and researchers.

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Social Sciences