Title: E-learning Readiness Analysis (ERA): an e-health case study of e-learning readiness

Authors: Jeanne Schreurs, Ulf-Daniel Ehlers, George Sammour

Addresses: Faculteit Toegepaste Economische Wetenschappen, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek Campus, Agoralaan gebouw D, B3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium. ' Information Systems for Production and Operations Management, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen Campus, Universitaetsstrasse 2 45141 Essen, Germany. ' Transportation Research Institute (Instituut voor Mobiliteit – IMOB), Hasselt University, Diepenbeek Campus, High-Tech Park (Wetenschapspark) 5, Bus 6 BE-3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium

Abstract: Electronic learning (e-learning) is seen as a good solution for organisations that deal with fast-changing knowledge and for reducing the cost of training. E-learning is a good opportunity for companies but it needs to be well prepared because it often takes high investment costs. That is why it is important for a company to know if it is e-ready. E-readiness is already well covered in the literature and several models are suggested. We used these models to develop an e-learning readiness measurement instrument and questionnaire. We used our instrument to check whether the Flemish hospitals were e-ready for e-learning.

Keywords: electronic learning; semantic; electronic healthcare; e-health; e-learning readiness; electronic readiness; e-readiness; Flemish hospitals; Belgium.

DOI: 10.1504/IJKL.2008.022066

International Journal of Knowledge and Learning, 2008 Vol.4 No.5, pp.496 - 508

Published online: 17 Dec 2008 *

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