Al-Ard: Journal of Education
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

Evolution and Implementation of E-Learning in Modern Education: A Comprehensive Study and Strategic Recommendations for Higher Education Institutions

Didik Himmawan (Unknown)
Zahrotunnisa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2025

Abstract

E-learning, or electronic learning, has undergone a remarkable evolutionary journey since its inception, fundamentally transforming the global educational landscape. This research presents a comprehensive overview of e-learning's historical trajectory, from the era of simple teaching machines to the current complex and integrated online learning platforms. The significant acceleration in e-learning adoption globally, particularly spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, is also a key analytical focus. E-learning implementation across various educational levels, including primary, secondary schools, and higher education institutions, exhibits fundamental similarities such as enhanced accessibility, temporal and spatial flexibility, and increased interactivity through digital technology utilization. However, this study also identifies essential differences in the depth and complexity of content delivered, the expected level of learner autonomy, and the sophistication of technological infrastructure implemented at each level. To optimize e-learning adoption in higher education settings, exemplified by the specific case of Universitas Wiralodra, this article offers a set of strategic recommendations. These include substantial investment in comprehensive technological infrastructure upgrades, structured and continuous training programs for both faculty and students, the development of innovative, interactive, and adaptive learning content, and the implementation of periodic, holistic, and data-driven evaluation systems. It is concluded that while e-learning offers substantial benefits such as spatial and temporal flexibility, broader access to learning resources, and stimulated learning autonomy, significant challenges also persist, including limited face-to-face interaction and technological access disparities. Therefore, a blended learning approach, which intelligently combines the strengths of traditional face-to-face instruction with the flexibility and innovation of online learning, is proposed as the most effective strategy to maximize e-learning's transformative potential while mitigating its inherent drawbacks.

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Journal Info

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i

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Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Al-Ard: Journal of Education is an open access and peer-reviewed journal published by Indonesian Scientific Journal Consultant which provides articles in all fields of Education and related disciplines. The word Al-Ard comes from Arabic; الأرض which means earth, land, mainland, foundation, ...