Perception about E-learning in Periods of Suspension from Organizational Activities and Social Distance

Abstract

This work addresses the issue related to the perception of e-learning in periods of suspension from organizational activities and social distance. It is justified by contributing to studies involving the relationships between distance courses and training (e-learning), in the identification of resources and strategies that generate motivation in distance education in periods of partial and/or total suspension of organizational activities and social distance. Aims to analyze the motivational factors of course participants/trainees through the e-learning technique during the period of suspension of business activities and social distance. The exploratory work was carried out with a higher education foundation specialized in offering courses and training in the modality of distance education, through quantitative and qualitative research. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires. The study showed that the Foundation, has acted within the assumptions of distance education and e-learning. It is suggested for future research the observance of reassessment of the pertinence or not of certain items of the questionnaire and application of field research through companies, that actively act in e-learning programs, in a way that contributes to the development and quality of distance education.

Keywords: E-learning. Training-development. Motivation.