E-learning in maritime affairs

E-learning in maritime affairs

E-learning has become a widespread form of education as it allows the users a relatively easy access to needed information. E-learning has also been present in maritime affairs, although not so ubiquitous as in other economy sectors. Sea-borne shipping is one of the most stringently controlled industries, with a number of complex regulations and standards. This paper analyses learning methodologies and discusses the economic justification of implementing e-learning systems at global level, with an emphasis on the growing e-learning industry, corporate segment of e-learning, massive open online course market, and the importance of the micro-learning concept. In addition, this study analyses the present systems of seafarers’ education and the potentials, strengths and shortcomings of the conventional learning, e-learning and m-learning. Moreover, the recent application of e-learning in maritime affairs and the need of further research of the e-learning impacts in maritime affairs are examined. Finally, the presented information and discussion result in the logic matrix analysis and the SWOT analysis of e-learning, aiming to define the strengths, weaknesses, logic of action, goals and potentials of the implementation of e-learning in maritime affairs.
Keywords: E-learning, education of seafarers, STCW Convention, IMO.

Galić, S.

Lušić, Z.

Stanivuk, T.

Journal of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering; Vol. 17 No. 1 (2020); 38-50

2070-8998

1813-8535

Association of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

2020-06-20

Copyright (c) 2020 Journal of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

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