Executive Summary This report explores e-learning which offers the alternative method for people to study tertiary education through the Internet. The new technology allows the learners access the courses at anytime and around the world. The report indicates some Universities that provide e-learning programs online. Also it classifies e-learning into two categories synchronous and asynchronous, and explains each one separately. Moreover, the report points out the successful e-learning programs have considered some features, for instance …showed first 75 words of 1572 total…

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