What is the best way to educate people about e-Learning Communities?

What do you mean by e-learning?

Any learning that utilizes a network (LAN, WAN or Internet) for delivery, interaction, or facilitation. This would include distributed learning , distance learning (other than pure correspondence ), CBT delivered over a network, and WBT . Can be synchronous , asynchronous , instructor-led or computer-based or a combination.
(http://www.delmar.edu/distancelearning/student_success/glossary/glossary-d-f.htm)

Well, my advice would be to use terms that people understand. Or if you’re going to use technical terms, warn us. Otherwise, I feel like you’re talking over my head to people who know what you’re talking about. In other words:

Make it accessible.
Share your excitement.

Ok. Basically, learning via technology.

I like real people in real time. I need interactive dialogue about a subject, and lots of examples and discussion questions.

I would say real life examples. If you want to educate them about e-learning, don’t just show them what it is, get them involved, inside. Get them hands one with the technology.

Are you teaching a class?
What technology do you have at your disposal to use to teach them with?

You want show them e-learning, you need to find e-teaching.

Nice comment. I like it.