Management of electronic learning (e-learning) and knowledge: A tool to promote higher education

Abstract

Knowledge as a mental capital is the only strategic resource, and compared to the traditional capital, it is highly mobile and versatile. The purpose of this paper was to introduce management of e-learning and knowledge and study their role in the development of higher education. The results indicate that the development of e-learning and virtual discussion environment produces significant opportunities for transferring and sharing of tacit and explicit knowledge, knowledge organization, and organizing information, and it is also a great base to create beneficial and destructive challenges for higher education.