What are the advantages to e-learning, as you see it? What are some disadvantages?

Answer 1

Advantages:

>>Self-paced, learn on own time, own schedule;
>>No commute necessary;
>>If all things are done via on-line, almost instant response to queries, exams, tests etc.;
>>Excellent for single or dual parent homes allowing for freedom to be there for children;
>>Thousands of dollars not necessary to spend on textbooks, etc.;
>>Usually finish courses quicker than if attending traditional classes with other students;
>>Access to various resources, knowledge bases, other students in seconds allowing for quick resolutions to problems without involvement of or waiting for the attention of a teacher;
>>Most often courses are less expensive via e-learning;


Disadvantages:

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I could think of more under both categories but running late!

Answer 2

The education institutions from K-12 to college are what we call establishments in terms of teaching philosophy, testing/passing, contents,teacher qualification, etc. Because the government gives a lot of money to these institutions, it can be argued by some that educators control the education process. Colleges that are "accredited" recognize each other in terms of credits and degrees awarded.

Some students don't fit in the established environment and don't do well. E-learning is an alternative. You find other comments here.

I have friends who teach for a well known online college. First, the school is more relaxed about who they hire. Second, the pay is not much so there is much pressure on the teacher to do things at low budget, which you wouldn't find in mainstream colleges. The other issue is that degrees from online colleges may not be accredited and therefore not recognized by mainstream colleges if you wish to pursue advanced degrees with the mainstream schools. So you probably learn the skills but the degree is not as marketable.