Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning
The popularity of online courses increasing year by year. Students who are pursuing high-level courses like MBA, B. Tech are choosing online learning and the students who are preparing for entrance exams are also choosing online platforms. In recent years many applications came out in market for IIT-JEE coaching online
Advantages of Online Courses
Flexibility: No matter if you are a morning person or evening person, with online education you can choose your own time to study. Unlike schools you don’t have to follow the strict times and schedule, you can make your schedule and can plan your learning.
For people those who are working and still want to take a course, online learning gives greater flexibility to achieve that.
Interaction: Research shows that online classrooms gives shy and reserved students an opportunity to step up and discuss through chat mediums and forums.
Convenience: Learning at the comfort of your home or at a place you like the most helps you give your 100 percent. Most of the students don't like the idea of attending the course with others, for those who wants to get rid of these distractions, online learning in the best choice.
Cost: Course fee is very low in online compared coaching institute fee. You can save more money on Books and transport.
Learn at your own pace: You don’t have to cope with the fast learners, you can learn at your own pace and can always go back if don't understand something.
Disadvantages
Impersonal: For those who can learn only in the presence of a tutor or only by interacting with the teacher, online learning is not an option for them.
Eye strain: Learning from the screens results in eye strain. When we spend too much time with the computer screens it can lead to poor vision and strain.
Self-Discipline: Self discipline is one of the most important factors in online learning. There will be no one around to motivate you or to make you study. You should have it in yourself.
With the increasing technological development in EdTech industry, Online learning is going to be the future of Indian Education System, but it doesn't mean it will replace the traditional education completely. Some people and courses still requires traditional educational methods.