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Elearning basics

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Elearning basics

- [Instructor] Because we use Captivate to create e-learning content as well as m-learning content, the mobile version of e-learning, we should understand the basics of e-learning. This will help us to understand the ultimate goal of what we're about to create so let's start with defining what e-learning is. There are many definitions out there, but they all share the same general description and that is learning activities that are delivered in an electronic format, typically using a computer with a connection to the internet. E-learning is often called by other names too like distance learning, distance education, web-based training, online learning, and others. And with the influx of mobile devices, we now often hear of mobile learning or m-learning and Captivate 2019 will allow you to create both e-learning and m-learning content. E-learning can be used to educate learners on just about anything you can imagine, but there are three major types of e-learning…

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