چکیده (انگلیسی):

This study aims to explicate the strategic utilisation of e-learning is of upmost significance as e-learning
plays a pivotal role in the improvement of healthcare learning and knowledge transfer, especially in
developing countries and in pursuing of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Rapid technology
changes in the learning and knowledge transfer landscape markedly, the swift pace of e-learning leaving
healthcare providers no choice if they want to remain competitive. Human capital, an important element in
contemporary employee relations scenario, has become the most significant competitive advantage in
healthcare delivery systems. As such, healthcare providers need a new strategy for learning and training of
their employees. Besides, the knowledge and competencies of healthcare providers are not only vital
component but also essential to the quality of care and health of the society. Thus, these rationales exert that
today’s healthcare providers are embracing e-learning. The benefits of e-learning are extremely compelling.
They include a reduction in costs associated with employee travelling; reduction in time spent away from
the patients and reduced learning times. Also, this study describes the United Nations University
International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) strategies, best practices and experiences in delivering
e-learning to healthcare workforce of developing countries.