DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology
  • Year: 2008
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue: 5

Knowledge Management and Sharing through Interactive Web-based E-learning and Training Opportunities for Lifelong Learning in Developing Countries

  • Author:
  • S.C. Kumaresan
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 13 to 17

BITS Pilani-Dubai, Dubai International Academic City, PO Box No. 500 022, Dubai, UAE. E-mail: sckumaresan@hotmail.com.

Abstract

The paper elaborates on the importance of web-based knowledge sharing (KS) and management opportunities in large organisations and institutions and the concept of electronic learning (e-learning) in developing countries. It looks at some of the key issues of e-learning and knowledge management (KM) with the help of information and communication technologies; the potential benefits and drawbacks of such KS. The paper also discusses some of the areas of implementations in different organisations and educational Institutions.

Keywords

Knowledge mangement, knowledge sharing, e-learning, implicit knowledge, tacit knowledge, explicit knowledge, KM, KS