Abstract
In the epoch of encroachments in modern science, electronic learning i.e. E-Learning or online teaching by internet or web based
learning, harbors a great significance. The start of this modality was from mid-90s1
. But was evinced in 2012 by the blooming of
massive open online courses (MOOCs)2
. This promotes accessibility for cardinal information with ease. But with all these
advancements, still many challenges are there in the field of medical education. A colossal debate is there regarding the role of online
teaching in order to get desired learning outcomes of undergraduate medical students. Many studies are of the opinion that in order
to coup up with the advancements in modern science, today’s doctors must be well aware from use of digital information1
. The
comparison of online teaching by using modalities with offline teaching or traditional teaching in a classroom revealed that it does
not have the time and space limitations. While traditional teaching engrossed that teaching and learning should take place at the
same time and place. Nutshell is that, pros and cons of both will be there always1,2. The ever changing learning environment has forced
this century learners remain digitally literate3
Umar Ali Khan, Humaira Zafar, Khadija Iqbal. (2020) E learning: An experience at Al Nafees Medical College and Hospital, Isra Medical Journal, Volume 12, Issue 2.
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