The aim of this study is to validate the use of e-learning as a learning methodology after the urgent need generated by the pandemic. Methodology: A comparative analysis is carried out between scientific studies on the subject and social listening to contrast whether e-learning is still a reality today. We start by analysing the scientific activity in the Wos database through a bibliometric study, from which we extract a systemic review and a meta-analysis from 2019 to the present day. The PRISMA statement focuses this analysis on 50 articles from 26 sources from a total of 192 authors. Subsequently, through artificial intelligence and social network listening, we find out what is being said about e-learning. Results: By analysing and comparing the scientific and social results, conclusions are reached that shed light on the current challenges of using e-learning systems in higher education. Discussion: Despite the fact that e-learning should remain a learning style parallel to higher education, as demonstrated by the positive experiences of university students, teachers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, currently research on the subject and mentions in networks show that this learning system has not followed an adequate development on an educational level. Conclusions: We can conclude that the rapid growth of e-learning during the pandemic has been relegated to a mere mirage, which we think should continue to grow in the near future.