Depending on Online Resourses

When educational aspect of the Internet use is considered, it is obvious that students, or people in general, who look for information can access it easily and with low cost. It is evident that the Internet is a source of enormous information that anything can quickly and easily be reached. Internet also provides students asynchronous education where they can reach any kind of information anytime and anywhere.  This widens the world of students as nowadays kids do not like to use libraries or any kinds of real life resources but they can access these places online and benefit from them easily and quickly. Additionally, the Internet can be used as a tool to learn the latest news all around the world as well as getting any kind of information that serves different purposes such as learning more information about a hobby or health. Therefore, it can be said that the Internet is the source of spreading information quickly to a large audience and of going beyond the limitation ...

Some people think that, in order to take a “real course” or a “real exam” you need to be physically present on a certain place, like a classroom , and have a teacher or a trainer guide you at all times. Nothing could be further from the truth. So, let’s compare these two ways or learning. What are the main benefits of face to face learning? Face to face learning has been the norm for centuries. With face to face learning , you have a live interaction with a teacher or an instructor. That interaction occurs in person, which means you need to be physically present in a classroom in order to learn. That usually happens at a specific time & date. Face to face learning helps you get organized with your studies, because you need to be somewhere at a specific time & date. Also, you get to interact with the trainer and the other students. If you are not that self-disciplined and didn’t do your homework, no problem, you can just sit there and listen to teacher speaking. Al...

# 1. Students learn more than they do in traditional courses Researches found that participants learn five times more material in online learning courses using multimedia content than in traditional face to face courses. Because online courses give students full control over their own learning, students are able to work at their own speed. Generally students work faster than they would do otherwise and take in more information. They are able to move faster through areas of the course they feel comfortable with, but slower through those that they need a little more time on. # 2. Retention rates are higher with online learning Many offline courses struggle to retain students throughout the length of the course. The Researches found that this is not the case with e-Learning. Rather, online courses have increased student retention rates from anything from 25% to 60%. It’s been suggested that more engaging multimedia content , more control over how they take in the materia...

Education is among the main factors that contribute not only to a person’s development but also to the prosperity of a community as well. Clearly, education leads to better opportunities, such as financial security and personal development. Constant re-training is also essential in today’s competitive marketplace and since distance learning courses have become so accessible and flexible, there is no reason why anyone shouldn’t take advantage of this opportunity. 1. Distance education makes higher education accessible to all Distance learning has succeeded in eliminating barriers and borders, giving everyone the opportunity to have access to education. Education specialists are still debating on whether online education has benefits or not, if it is a blessing or a curse.  So you can learn anything you can imagine in the online medium, provided you have access to the internet. 2. Online studies allow you full flexibility Before distance learning, if you wanted to get...

Convenience and flexibility Schedule Flexibility : Students can access their course at any time, from anywhere they can log on, in most cases. This means that parents, working students, and professionals on the move have the option of attending classes no matter their work schedule. Students only need a computer and Internet access to take online classes. Ease of accessibility : Course ware can be accessible for students when they need it. Students can review lectures , discussions, explanations, and comments. Individuals can also share notes with each other to help facilitate community learning. Range of options : Students may be able to choose from a wider breadth of degree programs. Some online colleges develop and offer degree programs that might not yet be available through nearby public or private institutions. Students control study time : On-campus courses are typically scheduled in a more rigid format, with shorter classes running 50 minutes, and others run...

1.) Work from anywhere, at any time This is the most appealing benefit of online education for students with many duties to balance. Since everything is available online, accessing class materials and submitting work is very convenient. Exactly when and where this takes place is up to student, as long as assignment due dates are met. 2.) Review lectures instantly It’s easy for minds to wander during a lecture. Students lose focus about 5 times in a 45-minute class session. In many online programs, however, students can review words from professors instantly, either by rewinding the audio or video or by reading the transcript that accompanies the lecture. 3.) Less intimidating Many students in classroom environments aren’t comfortable speaking in public. In an online environment, it can be much easier to share thoughts with others. With 74 percent of people suffering from speech anxiety, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, online education tends to foste...