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This reference book provides information about the names, concepts and applications associated with elearning. It begins with a detailed introduction to the development of elearning, that discusses: definitions and terminology; student attitudes to learning in this way; the underlying theory; challenges associated with course design and online assessment; the role of the tutor and the student; the emergence of the online community; the development of blended learning or hybrid courses that mix online and face-to-face instruction; the software developed to support elearning; and trends in elearning. This is followed by an alphabetical listing of key concepts with detailed explanations, and web links and suggestions for further reading where appropriate. Topics include: blogging; course design; plagiarism; search engines; self-directed learning; tutoring; and virtual learning environments (VLEs).