TRANSFORMING E- LEARNING IN BUSINESS EDUCATION FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES
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This work discussed the transformation of e-learning in business education for global Challenges. Transformation in business education is essential for effective 1nstruction and learning using electronic modern technologies. The relevance of e-learning in the teaching of business education cannot be over emphasized as e-learning involves the use of computers in acquiring knowledge through the internet; The paper highlighted the concept of transformation, e-learning, business education, e-learning types and tools for various operations and benefits of e-learning to beneficiaries’ of business education, and problems affecting extensive utilization of e-learning in business education. The paper showcased e-learning to involve the use of technologies such as digital collaboration, satellite broadcasting, CD-ROMs, video and audio conferencing, mobile technology, interactive TV etc. Also e-learning tools and activities suitable for business education are as follows; exe, flexible learning toolboxes, iLearn, youtube, respondus, smart board interactive whiteboard and so on. Conclusion was drawn. The study recommended that government should map out special ICT and e-learning funds for the management of e-leaning education and there should be adequate awareness creation on the importance of e-learning to teachers and recipients of business education in order to compete favourably in Nigeria and beyond.
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