Does e-learning require a new theory of learning?

My initial answer to the question above was probably no, probably based on my limited knowledge of Learning Theory. I thought constructivist theory had all the learning that occurs in a school context pretty much covered and if not cognitive theory applied. I figured eLearning was just social constructivist theory with ICT thrown in to support pedagogy. After further reading my answer now is probably, but not a definite yes. My opinion however, I expect, may change again with the more I learn!

In his paper Does e-learning require a new theory of learning? Andrews (2011) suggests, "that learning and technology are reciprocal and coevolutionary" and that learning is not just enhanced by technology. He goes on to discuss the ideas of Keegan (1993), Moore (1997) and Jewitt (2008) with mention of distance learning, transactional distance and learning from a multimodal perspective, respectively. Andrews believes learning is a transformational personal and social/political act with transformation a key characteristic of e-learning. He adds that learning is an effect of community, e-learning practices are distinctly different from real world practices and that the learner must be self motivated as he/she is often in a more isolated position.

Andrews goes on to examine four bodies of theory that may inform an understanding of e-learning - Social Informatics, Communication (multimodal), Digital Media and Conventional Learning Theory.
From these he (and Haythornthwaite, 2007), asserts that e-learning is, "inextricably a social act", not just a socio-technical activity. The contemporary learner's "network of learning" is important to consider as this is a new system of social relationships. Andrews points out that digital formatted text is more malleable therefore the position of the learner is changed in relation to the content, e-community relations are different to "real world" but they are interconnected and the "digital divide" in access all need to be considered if an e-learning theory is to be developed. With all this in mind Andrews believes there is significant difference between e-learning and conventional learning to warrant the development of an e-learning theory. I think his points are valid argument in support of continued pursuit of a new theory.