The Use of Social Networking Platforms as New, Efficient Technology Tools for E-learning

Technology has evolved drastically over the past few years and one part of computers and technology is social networking platforms which give people the opportunity to connect and interact easily. The usage of social networking platforms is increasing daily as an educational system on various levels. The aim of this paper is to examine the role of social media in as e-learning educational tool. The article also determine and explores the similarities, features and differences that learning management systems and social media provide to serve as e-learning tool in online education. Moreover it examines students and lecturers' attitudes towards sharing their ideas and knowledge on social networks as online learning platforms.

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