What Are The Advantages Of Online Education?

Advantages Of Online Education in India

Education contributes to a person’s development and to the prosperity of a community as well. The online education system allows both teachers and students to exchange ideas and information, work together on projects, around the clock, from anywhere in the world, using multiple communication modes. E-learning is a form of distance learning where the teacher has more or less a tutor’s role and student’s contribution to his learning is greater than in a normal studying situation. Below are some of the advantages of online education

Improve Quality of Education

Online education provides computer-aided adaptive testing and promotes alternate education & ideas. It encourages collaboration among students, teachers, parents, alumni, activists & institutions and continuous improvement by statistical feedback. Online education offers a consistent grading system to measure and rank Students, Teachers, and Schools & Universities and reward the all-round development of students

Improve Accessibility

Online & open information portal is accessible anytime from anywhere to everyone. It not only brings the books & other resources (videos of lectures, speakers) online but also promotes distant learning initiatives to spread the education in rural areas. It also provides online courses to students with special needs. For instance, 24×7 schooling for those who cannot attend regular schools during the daytime.

Reduce the cost of education

Online Education offers services at lower cost via online solutions. It encourages “learn yourself” and “community learning” via the online system and promote volunteers by providing common infrastructure at a lower price.  It provides tools for teachers, schools & exam boards to offer courses and conduct examinations & assessment at low cost. It also gives an insight of measurement of returns and guidance on future spending

Social

Online education system creates anytime, anywhere engagement model. Online Learning from home opens the doors for girls to get an education if social & cultural reasons are preventing them. It also promotes vocational courses and self-paced learning for adults. It helps in bringing culturally diverse India on a common learning platform, which is offered in all languages. Effective online learning environments engage students toward higher levels of thinking, promote active student involvement, accommodate individual differences and motivate learners.

Opportunities for Instructors

Through online education, teachers will likely have more participation from more students. They can experiment with new teaching techniques using technology that will work for their online courses and face-to-face courses. It enables them to reach students who may not otherwise be able to take their courses. The diversity of students in online courses can be one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching online. Teaching online is flexible and convenient. One can teach anywhere where you can have Internet access. Most online instructors feel they become better teachers in general because of a heightened awareness of what they do in the classroom. There are opportunities for different types of communication with the students.

Opportunities for Students

It gives them control over learning and provides increased interaction with the instructor and other students. Online Education is convenient and flexible especially for non-traditional students with jobs, families, etc. Students do not have to drive somewhere, find parking, wait outside instructors’ offices, take tests on campus, etc. and the lack of travel saves time and money. It also provides a safe environment for students who might not ordinarily participate to join in.