This document outlines several limitations of e-learning: 1) It requires basic computer literacy and access to equipment; 2) Some topics like sports are not appropriate for e-learning; 3) Students need to be self-motivated and have good time management skills as e-learning is flexible and student-centered. The success of an e-learning program depends on the effort put in by students. It also notes bandwidth limitations, loss of human contact, limited interactivity, and high development costs and times.

1. Limitations of E-learning:
AUTHOR
R.D.SIVAKUMAR,M.Sc.,M.Phil.,M.Tech.,
Assistant Professor of Computer Science &
Assistant Professor and Head, Department of M.Com.(CA),
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College,
Sivakasi – 626 124.
Mobile: 099440-42243
e-mail : sivamsccsit@gmail.com
website: www.rdsivakumar.blogspot.in
CO-AUTHOR
K.SIVAKAMI, B.Com. (CA)
Student of M.Com. (CA)
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College,
Sivakasi – 626 124.

2. Limitations of E-learning:
Although E-learning has many benefits for students
and organizations, it also has limitations.

3.  Computer literacy and access to equipment. Any
E-learning system requires basic equipment and a
minimum level of computer knowledge to operate
with the system.
Limitations of E-learning:

4.  Some topics are not appropriate for E-learning.
Certain subjects like sports cannot be explained
through E-learning.
Limitations of E-learning:

5.  Students themselves can be a limitation to E-
learning. The E-learning has flexibility and student-
centered nature, so the students must be well
organized, self-motivated, and have good time
management skills.
Limitations of E-learning:

6.  Success of E-learning program depends upon the
amount of effort put in by the student.
 Bandwidth limitations. Lower bandwidth means
slower performance for sound, video and intensive
graphics, causing long waits for download.
Limitations of E-learning:

7.  Loss of human contact. The E-learning system will
replace a friendly face.
 E-learning programs are too static. The level of
interaction is too limited.
Limitations of E-learning:

8.  Development time and cost. E-learning systems take
more time and more money to develop than expected.
Limitations of E-learning: