Some of its main characteristics include the use of technology and educational resources, the physical separation between the trainer and the student, and the use of devices with a network connection, such as mobile phones, tablets, or computers.
But if we ask ourselves what it’s for, Elliot Masie, creator of the term e-learning, answers this question very well:
“E-learning is the use of network technology to design, deliver, select, manage and extend learning.”