That (results on Google)may not be the best indication of which is more common. Google's algorithms are complex and it knows that semantically, both are the same, and will show results for elearning even when you search for e-learning.
I agree with what others are saying about consistency being the most important thing. But for me, it boils down to the usage for other similar terms. When is the last time you saw "e-mail" or "eMail?" The simple spelling and case for "email" is now widely accepted. The similar spelling and case for "ebook" and other similar terms have now also become common.
I feel like it's time for elearning to follow suit, but this is just my personal preference. I have a hard time using the spelling and case "e-learning" or "eLearning" if I'm not also going to use "e-mail" or "eMail."
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I think the point of this discussion is that it doesn't matter what you use as long as you are consistent.
I would say it is "eLearning", and I think my opinion aligns with what most people around the world are searching for - case closed! :)
E-Mail Vs. eMail
E-Learning Vs. eLearning
That (results on Google)may not be the best indication of which is more common. Google's algorithms are complex and it knows that semantically, both are the same, and will show results for elearning even when you search for e-learning.
I agree with what others are saying about consistency being the most important thing. But for me, it boils down to the usage for other similar terms. When is the last time you saw "e-mail" or "eMail?" The simple spelling and case for "email" is now widely accepted. The similar spelling and case for "ebook" and other similar terms have now also become common.
I feel like it's time for elearning to follow suit, but this is just my personal preference. I have a hard time using the spelling and case "e-learning" or "eLearning" if I'm not also going to use "e-mail" or "eMail."