TY - CHAP U1 - Teil eines Buches A1 - Beldarrain, Yoany ED - Khan, Badrul T1 - Beyond e-learning : rethinking purpose and design T2 - International handbook of e-learning ; Volume 1: Theoretical perspectives and research N2 - Since its early beginnings in the form of correspondence schools, e-learning has generally sought to provide flexibility and high quality education. While these are indeed noble intentions, the reality of today's connected world demands that such programs focus on a different purpose. As the main purpose of e-learning shifts, so must be the design approaches. Rethinking e-learning requires open-mindedness on the part of academies, designers, cyber educators, legislators, IT and administrators, but also the learners themselves. All who are involved in or impacted by e-learning programs must speak up and finally share their perspectives, but who will be listening? The key to rethinking e-learning lies in the ability of the stakeholders to listen to each other and make decisions which are in the best interest of the learner. This chapter will propose a new purpose for e-learning and explore promising possibilities for learner-centered design. The future of e-learning can be shaped by the decisions made today, but before any decisions can be made, one must acknowledge e-learning's successes as well as its shortcomings. The purpose of this chapter is to encourage those who are impacted by e-learning to think about the future. Y1 - 2015 SN - 978-1-138-79368-2 SB - 978-1-138-79368-2 SP - 375 EP - 384 S1 - 10 PB - Routledge CY - New York ER -