E-Learning: The Next Wave of Experiential Learning

Abstract

Technology is changing the way people communicate and will revolutionize education and training in the 21st century. This paper describes the rapid growth in e-learning and discusses the demand and supply forces creating that growth. One of the most intriguing factors is argued to be its potential for experiential learning in business education through the use of a wide assortment of “free” internet applications. Examples of experiential internet applications in finance are presented.