2. Definition
• A form of distance learning, in which a
teacher and a learner are separated.
• The instruction most commonly takes
place in an online environment.
• The teaching activities are carried out
online whereby the teacher and
learners are physically separated (in
terms of place, time, or both).
3. Importance
• Flexible learning in terms of time,
location, and pace
• Cost-effectiveness, time-effective, easily
scalable… and much more
• Expand the range of course
• Expand the range of students
• Equal access for high quality teaching
and course
6. Disadvantages
• No control over the students
• No control other the environment
• Technological access
• Lack of real-time teaching learning
experience