Online learning is a type of distance education where the teacher and students are separated by time or space. It is growing rapidly, increasing by 30% each year. It expands access to education and provides more curriculum options for students. Some key benefits of online learning are that it allows students to access coursework anytime from anywhere, promotes student-centered teaching, and helps shy students feel more comfortable participating. It also teaches valuable technology skills and decreases potential biases compared to face-to-face interactions. Many groups benefit from online learning, including working students, shy students, self-motivated students, and those who need different class options than their local school provides. While critics argue it lacks social interaction and warmth, proponents respond that students