In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?

In recent years, distance teaching and learning has become increasingly popular among the students and

this

is perceived differently by learners. Many students perceive

this

as a beneficial aid in learning while others think that they are not as much effective as

classroom

teaching.

This

essay will discuss about the merits and demerits of distant learning. Studying an online

course

provides a flexible timing and less budgeted learning for students. They are able to learn their desire

course

and subjects on their suitable time.

This

gives a great opportunity for learners to gain new skills and strengthen their knowledge level staying in their own place.

For instance

, a Nepali student who wants an Australian degree in business management

course

does not have to stay in Australia, he can study online and complete

course

staying at his home.

Hence

, distant learning is economic and time saving.

However

, online courses give more emphasis on the theoretical part of learning and there is less teacher and student interaction. It lacks the practical aspects of learning and encourage the passive learning.

This

is very obvious that students find it as a less effective learning than in the

classroom

. A recent study suggests that a greater number of students found

classroom

teaching far more effective than the distance learning. In conclusion, the ever growing availability of online learning has gained its popularity among the

young adults

Accept comma addition

young, adults

for many years, which is perceived as beneficial by many people while others find it to be less effective. The emphasis can be given to its effectiveness to establish it as the most cost effective learning than the

classroom

teaching.