International Research Journal of Computer Science (IRJCS) ISSN: 2393-9842 Issue 01, Volume 3 (January 2016 ) www.irjcs.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ IRJCS : Impact Factor Value - Scientific Journal High Impact Factor value for 2014= 2.023 © 2014-16, IRJCS- All Rights Reserved Page -14 Components and benefits of E-learning system Dr. S.S. Gautam Manish Kumar Tiwari Associate Professor Research Scholar MGCGV, Chitrakoot, Satna,M.P. MGCGV, Chitrakoot, Satna,M.P. Abstract: Here we discuss what is e learning system, different component of e learning system, benefits and drawbacks of e-learning system Keywords: e-learning, requires, Content Engagement, Usability, Audience, Page Design, Course Structure, students What is E learning: Education via the Internet, network, or standalone computer. E-learning is basically the network- enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. E-learning refers to using electronic applications and processes to learn. E-learning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM[1] E- learning was first called "Internet-Based training" then "Web-Based Training" Today we will still find these terms being used, along with variations of e-learning such as elearning, Elearning, and eLearning.[1] COMPONENT OF E LEARNING SYSTEM: There are five eLearning Components that are essential for all successful online courses. The diagram above illustrates how these components are connected. Each e learning component plays an important role in designing an E-learning system.[2] AUDIENCE From concept to implementation, the student is a critical factor in the process of developing online courses. The whole thing intended and developed should be done with the student in mind. One of the first steps in the system designing is to conduct an student analysis. This analysis will help to find out the basic structure of the other four elearning components. As we begin to develop an online course we should forever consider the following about our student:  Expectations  Learning abilities (prerequisites)  Available hardware/software  Learning Environment  Job Responsibilities  Preferences Page Design Content Engagement Usability Course Structure Audience