Online learning, also called e-learning, is a form of distance education where courses are delivered over the Internet through a computer or web browser. Online courses can be asynchronous, allowing students to access lessons at any time, or synchronous, requiring students to participate at scheduled times. Online learning provides an educational opportunity for students who cannot attend traditional on-campus classes due to work, family, or other commitments.

2. Online learning, sometimes referred to as e-learning, is a form of
distance education. Online courses are delivered over the Internet
and can be accessed from a computer with a Web browser (ex.
Internet Explorer).
Online courses can be
 Asynchronous - delivered at your convenience any time or place
 Synchronous - students are online at a specified time
What to Expect
Online courses are ideal for students whose work schedule or
family commitments don't allow them to attend classes on
campus. Distance education can provide you with the opportunity
to meet your educational goals.

4. You are a
student
Computer
Payment
Registration
Internet
access

6.  A 2011 study by the Sloan Consortium found that
6 million students in the US are taking at least
one online course, nearly one third of all those
enrolled in higher education.
 In response, 65% of higher education
institutions now say that online learning is a
critical part of their long-term strategy.

7.  As many simply can’t afford to take two or more
years off of work to attend a traditional college.
Online schools help to solve that problem, and
with programs expecting to bring in a whopping
US$1 billion in revenue by the end of the decade

8.  Currently, China is home to almost 70 different
online colleges, a number that will likely grow in
the coming years in order to meet the high
demand for online learning opportunities.
 The online learning industry is expected to grow
by leaps and bounds over the next few years, and
with steady growth since 2006, it’s looking to
meet all expectations.

9.  the country currently has 17 online colleges, all
of which boast state-of-the-art facilities and
software.
 They’re also working to encourage more Korean
students to enroll, pairing online courses with
non-virtual activities on campus or in social
settings. Time will tell whether or not the
investment pays off for this tech-focused
nation.

10.  Malaysia may not be the first place that comes
to mind when you think of online education, but
the small Asian nation is forging ahead at full
speed when it comes to opening up new
opportunities for learning online.
 While online education in Malaysia and Asia as a
whole still has a long way to go, it’s clear that
the country is going to be making waves in
distance education for some time to come.

11. The government’s Online Learning Task Force
recommended an investment of £100 million in
online education in order to help the nation build
its brand, develop better online educational
resources, and become a major international
player in the distance learning market.

12. Online education is still in its infancy in South
Africa, but the government has demonstrated a
dedication to improving and expending distance
learning opportunities and programmes like
GetSmarter and UNISA Online are showing that
these goals are viable in the current
marketplace.

14. For students to access online education ,all
he or she needs is a personal computer
and Internet access .
Computer
Internet access

15. You have possibility to maintain a flexible
schedule in order to use your spare time
effectively .

16. You no longer have to be in any
particular location to take a class .

17. Come to class in your pyjamas or
as you want !!!

18. The instructor can easily program
multimedia learning aids into the
courses , including links to relevant
websites .

19. Some students hate to participate in
live class discussions , for them the
online environment can be less
intimidating .

21. Not many industries will
acknowledge online professional
degree

22. The majority of online learning system
encourage communication through e-mails
and text chatting only ,the students can
be deprived of the ability to improve
their oral communication skills

23. The teacher has no possibility to
control the student properly

24. A large number of online courses are
not accredited and hence are not
valid

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