Pros and Cons of Online Learning: A Comprehensive Analysis for Students and Teachers

In this research we will discuss about higher education and below are the summaries point:- Online learning offers convenience and cost savings for students. It helps students stay updated with technological advancements in education. Online learning eliminates the need for commuting and allows for self-paced learning.

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Higher Education
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Topic – online learning. What are the pros and cons of online learning
(such as online courses and online classes) to students and what are
the advantages and disadvantages of online teaching to teachers
Thesis statement
Various education researchers argues that online learning can improve the technological aspect
of education while others claim that it can lower the quality of education worldwide.
Research outline
This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online learning to both students and
teachers as compared to classroom learning.
Introduction
The online term was not quite popular at the beginning of the 20th. However in the modern era,
use of advanced interned have progressively been used by students in online learning. Students
are able to lea4rn at the comfort of their home without having to attend school
It is an improper learning condition for progressively dependent students and experiences issues
accepting obligations required by the online courses.
There are a few variables contributing to the development of online learning such as
• Younger individuals are picking non-customary education to begin and progress in their
professions while finishing and advancing their education.
• Severe subsidence of 2008 has made poor financial circumstances where individuals are
updating/changing their profession through online education or various training programs.

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In a recent study, only an approximated 33 % of prospective online learners agreed that the
quality of online education is better than that of classroom education.
Assortments of online educational techniques have been grown, yet the potential learners should
think of some as recognizable variables regular to various types before joining up with any
course/program. However, those factors are not always applicable to each and every online
learning environment (Azizan, 2010). As a student, he /she should all the more intently analyze
the online projects that are most intriguing and make sure that the program accommodates his
life, profession needs, and employment.
Teachers approach to this new paradigm should be guided by the following research questions.
• Are you hopeful or doubtful about online-based learning?
• Are you keen on knowing how conveying courses online can improve your educating and offer
amazing learning open doors for your understudies?
• Do you need to know what you will be facing as you plan and convey your classes on the
internet?
It is basic to consider both the pros and cons of internet learning so you can be in a better
position to confront the problem of working in this new condition and grasp the new key
opportunities that it provides, and that is its existing strengths and weaknesses (Hoy, 2014).
The pros and cons of online learning (such as online courses and
online classes) to students
Discussion

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The following are some of the pros of online learning to students;
• Convenient and less costly
• It makes students be aware of the technological advancements in learning
• Zero commutes. Revere, & Kovach, (2011argues) that this is a standout amongst the most
engaging pros to online school, as the additional time it takes a student to drive to classes, could
be time spent finishing homework, contemplating, working, or raising a family.
• Self-direction. Students usually have the choice to pick when and where they complete
schoolwork and can decide their very own pace (Revere, & Kovach, 2011). Online learning
gives a student this significant opportunity to carry own decision making.
• Use of Multi-media presentation. Numerous online courses utilize an assortment of media, for
example, Compact disc/DVD's and a Web Cam, to show exercises and to help students in
finishing their assignment.
• Variety online course choices. There is basically no restriction to the assortment of classes
offered through online schools (Hoy, 2014).Students are able to take up short and long courses.
Time flexibility. According to the research article So & Bonk (2010), online courses are highly
convenient since students are able to sign into the course material at whatever point it suits their
timetable. Obviously, there are due dates with respect to homework assignments and discourses,
yet as long as the student fulfills these time constraints, they can peruse and survey course
material at their leisure (Keene, & Kidd, 2010). This is especially extraordinary for those
additionally juggling a profession and family.
Cons

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Most instructors concur that memory testing isn't the best proportion of learning in any
condition, however, classroom devices are hard to apply. It is hard to quantify program results.
Constrained Social Collaboration: There is a restricted chance to interact physically to teachers
and different students.
Advantages to teachers
According to the article Keene, & Kidd (2010). It requires less time: there's no compelling
reason to invest energy driving to and from the classroom, for the educator. Additionally, the
instructor/mentor doesn't have to give a similar class again and again to an alternate group of
students.
Online courses are limited to a minimal number of students. This makes it easy for teachers to
manage the student.
Another advantage is that teachers do not have the problem of student's indiscipline since online
students are responsible and highly disciplined.
Disadvantages for Teachers: As programming is getting increasingly propelled, educators are
always endeavoring to figure out how to keep up (Hoy, 2014). Traditional teachers having
confidence in lectures and also learn in material handouts may have intense time in embracing
the framework and online learning software's.
• Plagiarism: Teachers are prone to students plagiarizing essays and other assignments if not
closely monitored since it involves using computers and Google search (Keene, & Kidd, 2010).
• Cheating:As stated by Hoy (2014) it tends to be less demanding to cheat in the event students
are taking an online test

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Conclusion
I can conclude that online learning is more beneficial to both students and teachers. It improves
the quality of learning and saves on time since students are able to carry out research through
advanced technology (Keene, & Kidd, 2010). Therefore, I support the pros sight of my thesis
statement since it is evident that online learning improves the quality of technology used in
education.
The discussion answers my research question since its evident that in various circumstances, the
pressure and expense of running up a classroom learning plan precludes potential students from
advancing their education (Hoy, 2014). It is additionally evident that learning is very dependent
on the person's inspiration to learn. Both students and teachers should make a personal effort to
online learning.

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