The Economic Analysis of Small-scale E-learning (<Special Issue>Studies on Practical Use of e-Learning)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to consider the method of economic analysis of small-scale e-learning. In the case of small-scale system, the initial cost is an important because a budget and personnel are often limited. We proposed a practical method and analyzed the initial cost under the following relationship; (1) course cost and lifetime of a course; (2) system cost and lifetime of a system;