The Determinant Factors of Organizational Policy on e-Learning Practices in Japanese Universities (<Special Issue>Studies on Practical Use of e-Learning)

Abstract

The extent of e-Learning in Japanese universities has been compared to that of the U. S. and it has been explained that e-Learning in Japan has been less spread. The aim of this article is to examine the differences between institutions which practice e-Learning and those which do not, in terms of institutional policy such as objectives, plans or strategies, evaluations of practices, and future perspectives. As the result of the analysis, the objectives, plans, and evaluations are determinant factors of promoting e-Learning, although long range strategies and future perspectives of informatization are not necessary regarded as factors. The cycle from objectives to evaluation through plan, specifically teaching-learning process is important.