Cyber-Bargains

Today, E- Learning industry is diverse. Numerous universities have developed profit oriented E-Universities offering courses and degree programs. E-Learning involves the use of Web-based technologies to deliver a broad range of learning solution whereby learning materials can be easily accessed from the web. Students can communicate among each others using e-mail, chat, or discussion forum. E- Learning has provided lots of advantages and disadvantages as follow:

Pros

E- Learning offers economies of scale. Technology-based solutions tend to be more scalable than traditional teaching methods. Besides that, E- Learning also provides conveniences and time flexibility. Students can easily access to the Internet to get online resources or other materials anytime and anywhere whenever they can access to the Internet. E-learning has becoming vast popular among students living in developing and non-developing countries. They can afford to get higher education degrees by saving extra expenses for traveling, living accommodation, foods and others fees.

Cons

On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages in using E-learning.

One of the disadvantages is lack of face to face communication with tutors will lead to misunderstanding among tutors and students. This will significantly affects students with low ability especially when they find difficulties in using the new technology and online software.

Also, students will feel isolated and left behind than other students. Further more, it takes more time for tutors to provide individualized feedback especially when they encounter Internet connections problems. As comparing to the traditional methods, tutors can easily understand the students’ needs meanwhile the students also can inquiry if they face any problem immediately.

There are many advantages in using E-Learning programs meanwhile there are varieties of disadvantages too. We should always consider the easiest way to study. Students that find it difficult in using E-Learning programs might stick to the traditional method and vice visa.