@article{oai:nsg.repo.nii.ac.jp:00003557,
 author = {Edirippulige, Sisira and Hamano, Tsuyoshi and Fujisawa, Yoshikazu},
 issue = {1},
 journal = {Niigata journal of health and welfare, 1346-8782},
 month = {},
 note = {application/pdf, 論文(Article), The impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on educational practices and methods of knowledge-transfer in recent times has been noticeable. These changes have resulted a significant shift from traditional instructor-centred method of teaching and learning towards learner-centred methods. A new term, e-learning has been coined to encompass this paradigm. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the current tendencies related to e-learning. The paper provides a brief historical overview of knowledge-transfer leading up to the changes taken place due to current technological advancements. The discussion also includes the typologies of educational media and technologies, the place of e-learning in distance education and e-leaning in health fields. In conclusion, the paper examines the current state of e-learning and future prospects.},
 pages = {41--48},
 title = {An overview of e-Learning and its place in distance education in health},
 volume = {5},
 year = {2005}
}