Evaluating E-Learning within Automotive Small-Medium Suppliers (1) Developing an Evaluation Tool Kit

The article deals with the complex issue of evaluating e-learning and benchmarking with traditional face-to-face training. It is based on the implementation of an experimental e-learning platform dedicated to SMEs within the automotive supply chain. The first paper presents the evaluation tool kit that has been specifically designed from an extensive literature survey. The second part presents the results from the evaluation of the experimental e-learning platform and courses by trainees, tutors, managers and directors who have been involved in the trial sessions.