**2. E-learning**

In the technical literature, there are many definitions of the term "E-learning", all of which are associated with distance learning via the Internet.

In a broader sense, "E-learning" means "all educational situations in which ICT (Information and Communication Technology) resources are significantly used ".

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rise of the Internet. Distance education is just an expression of the new trend for the consumers of the various training institutions. The accumulation and transfer of credits as well as the modularisation of courses are parts of the same structural transformation of the

Widespread acceptance of the various types of distance education and training, from study by correspondence to E-learning, is far from complete. The inclusion of distance courses in the common practice of training will have be preceded by multiple efforts of raising the

Increasing pressure faced by organizations (universities included) compel them to be organized in a better performing manner. High flexibility is another requirement, so as to enable them to quickly implement continuous improvement processes. A few reference architectures were created in order to assist the organizations in this work. They provide frameworks (templates) for certain fields. These templates typically consist of a list of modules, domains and specific functions and interactions between them. They also contain

Figure 1 shows an example of a reference architecture specific to E-learning educational systems. The product life cycle stages (of system development and use) specific to Elearning system are presented on an axis and the main entities and actors interacting with it, on the other. At the intersection points of these modules the main activities that characterize

We will further dwell upon certain issues that were outlined in the framework of investigations conducted at the Faculty of Engineering of Sibiu (Romania) in the Industrial Engineering team, as they have completed the construction of a learning system in the cutting mechanical processing and cutting tools. The most interesting aspects are the

The devising of an E-learning course requires a greater effort than in the case of its classic counterpart. This is because the system is lacking the possibility of direct human interaction and thusly requires a well set up series of images, animations, questions and evaluations to

1. Identifying the strategic role of the new product, which should be reflected in the strategic plan of the faculty and in the curriculum. It is important to settle upon the type of the course (new or improved), its objectives, the required knowledge, the specific

2. Generating the "idea", with the application of methods and techniques (including creative ones), in order to complete the new course. The teaching strategy includes: type learning

Designing a course goes through a set of predefined steps, as showcased below:

educational system.

**2.2 The E-learning architecture** 

an E learning system are described.

**2.3 Development of an on-line course** 

**2.3.1 Design stages of an on-line course** 

compensate for this.

quality standards, supported by research in the field.

elements and features located outside the studied architecture.

development of an on-line course and the issuing of the tutorials.

skills that will get at the completion of the course etc;

In the narrow sense, the term "E-learning" is "a type of distance education, organised by an institution that provides online materials to be assimilated by the students in their own way."
