The term "scope" in the context of eLearning refers to the extent and limitations of what a certain eLearning project or course will cover. It lays forth the guidelines and goals for the eLearning effort. In order to make sure that the course is focused, realistic, and in line with the anticipated learning results, scope is a crucial component of eLearning creation. The following are some essential components of scope in eLearning: Learning Objectives, Content Coverage, Duration and Length, Assessment and Evaluation, Multimedia and Interactivity, Technology and Platform, Target Audience, Resources and Budget, Timeline and

Revisions and Updates

e-learning is continuously evolving and therefore, has a broad area of study. e-learning is not restricted to education but demands industry involvement, collaboration among organizations and innovation in its design, development and implementation. In fact, the e-learning industry is contributing to the economy of the State. Therefore, the scope of research is quite vivid and ubiquitous for e-learning. It is up to the investigator, researcher, academicians and stakeholders to determine which dimensions they find intriguing enough to convert and conceptualise as a searchable problem.

Some areas could be:

Instructional Designs

Online courses

Synchronous and Asynchronous Mode

Multimedia

Digital/ E-content

Implementation of MOOCs

Sophisticated form of MOOCs

e-Assessment

Curation of digital content

Challenges in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of e-learning

Role of the stakeholders

etc.

and (For Sure) Education - ODL mode

The e learning definition according to experts in education and educational technology is “the delivery of training and education via networked interactivity and a range of other knowledge collection and distribution technologies” (Fry, 2000).

There is tremendous scope, but not in the Pedagogy or Andragogy but in developmental methodologies. We are still following the ADDIE model or variations of it. It would be great to have some insights into Needs Analysis and quicker course launches.