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There are many significant benefits for all those who engage in e-learning which include:
- Convenience:
e-learning delivers just-in-time training to the desktop, taken at the learner's convenience. On-demand access means that the student can access training instantly at the office, at home, or on the road, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Customization:
Through e-learning, academic institutions are capable of addressing individual and group needs, then tailor the learning modules to specific interests, career objectives, and geographic places.
- Customization:
Through e-learning, academic institutions are capable of addressing individual and group needs, then tailor the learning modules to specific interests, career objectives, and geographic places.
- Learner Controlled:
e-learning technology has offered learners greater authority over the learning environment where learning is self-paced giving them a chance to speed up or slow down as necessary. Besides, learning is self-directed, allowing students to choose content and tools appropriate to their differing interests, needs and skill level.
- Personalization:
e-content can be developed with individual users in mind. Courses and programs can be created to deal with each individual's strengths and weaknesses.
- Cost Effectiveness:
One of the major benefits of e-learning is that it eliminates the expenses of getting the instructor and students in the same place. Learners are given the chance to save travel expenses including residence, food, child care…etc. Besides, employees don't experience the "opportunity cost" created from the working time being lost to training. In addition, the tuition fees for e-learning programs are usually less than traditional learning programs.
- Interactivity:
The e-learning technology allow for the optimum interactive online environment and foster the greatest student/instructor content through the rich array of interactive we-based learning tools that are available for the learner.
- Effectiveness:
Online training results in superior retention compares to traditional learning. Studies confirm that online learning processes lead to 60% faster learning curve. Moreover, the delivery of content in smaller units further contribute to a more lasting learning effect.
- Consistency:
The information delivered can be consistent to all users , therefore, reducing the possibility for misinterpretation.
- Measurement:
e-learning software empowers administrators to track learners' performance, measure their progress, and produce detailed usage reports. This enables trainers to carry out assessments and evaluate cost-effectiveness.
- Global Opportunities:
With e-learning, the global learning community is at your fingertips. The technologies utilized provide learners with the unique opportunity to access global resources that may never be accessible in a traditional classroom.
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