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Barriers to Application of E-Learning in Training Activities of SMEs

Anderson, R., Wielicki, T. & Anderson, L. (2010). Barriers to Application of E-Learning in Training Activities of SMEs. International Journal on E-Learning, 9(2), 159-167. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Journal Information

IJEL

International Journal on E-Learning
ISSN 1537-2456
Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2010
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

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Authors

Randy Anderson, Tom Wielicki, Lydia Anderson, Craig School of Business, CSU Fresno, United States

Abstract

This paper reports on the on-going study of Small and Mid-Size Enterprises (SMEs) in the Central California concerning their use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This research project analyzed data from a sample of 161 SMEs. Specifically, this part of the study is investigating the major barriers to applications of E-Learning tools and techniques as applied in the employees’ training activities. One objective is to determine if a particular SME must indeed obtain a certain level of proficiency in applying ICT before it is likely to use E-Learning and E-Training as a vital format of its educational and training activities.

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