E-learning as a powerful support of education at universities

A virtual study environment is a significant contribution to education and its role in the education industry is growing constantly. Many universities and institutions in the Czech Republic are extending their study programs and applying e-learning within gradual and lifelong learning. The Faculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Kralove has been developing this area for many years. The professional virtual study environment WebCT is used there. In the article we introduce our experience in using e-learning and explain the main reasons why we use it as an indivisible part of the part-time study program and as a support of the full-time study program at present