Essay on Uses of Online Education

Michael, K. (2012). Virtual classroom: reflections of online learning. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 29(3), 156-165.

Langan, T. (1997). Online education: a student’s perspective. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 14(4), 128-132.

        The concept of online education isn’t new. However technology used in online education is evolving day by day. The concept of online education is originated in England in late 18th century about 170 years ago. The teacher used to send lectures via mail then students, after completing their assignment, submits their answers through the same medium as was used by the teacher. Online education has overcome many difficulties of actual classrooms courses, students can interact with the teacher in real time. To be precise and short virtual education (Langan, 1997).

        There are countless benefits of virtual classes. The first and foremost advantage is flexibility. Students can enroll in the courses that are suitable for them according to their needs and time. Students now have the ease to access their courses at any time suitable for them. In the beginning the main disadvantage was the one way communication. Lectures were recorded and students can’t ask questions. However this problem was solved as there are discussion forums in each course and teachers also participate in those forums. It is a big source of career advancement for the students. Students can learn different skills that can enhance their skill set and make them more efficient acceptable in the market (Michael, 2012).

Owens, J. D. (2010). Is e‐learning replacing the traditional lecture? Education + Training, 52(2), 128-139.

 Fedrica Origo, L. P. (2008). flexibility and job satisfaction: some evidence from Europe. International Journal of Manpower, 29(6), 539-566.

        E learning is so vast that can learn anything and everything. You can select any course you want and can have certification in it and at flexible timings. Another advantage is that these courses are cost efficient. Any student can easily afford it. Interestingly most of the times they are free of cost. This helps decreasing student loans. Studying online makes you more determined, disciplined and more responsible. There is no pressure from the teachers rather you are on your own and independent. (Fedrica Origo, 2008)

         It will ignite sense of responsibility in a student. Another advantage is that we can choose course of our interest. After learning from internet students can start any side gig without disturbing much of their daily routine. Now a days every business is conducted on internet so students can earn handsome amount of money without putting much effort and time. So online learning has more advantages as compared to traditional learning. As the trend is on rise so more qualified professors and teachers are stepping in which is making e learning more efficient and popular. In this era of technology, it is predicted that e learning will completely replace traditional education system in near future due to its efficiency and flexibility (Owens, 2010).    

References of Uses of Online Education

Fedrica Origo, L. P. (2008). flexibility and job satisfaction: some evidence from Europe. International Journal of Manpower, 29(6), 539-566.

Langan, T. (1997). Online education: a student’s perspective. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 14(4), 128-132.

Michael, K. (2012). Virtual classroom: reflections of online learning. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 29(3), 156-165.

Owens, J. D. (2010). Is e‐learning replacing the traditional lecture? Education + Training, 52(2), 128-139.