Internet- Creating and sharing information

INTERNET- Creating and Sharing Information 

Online learning involves taking a course via a computer having an internet connection. Though online students don't get the face-to-face experiences of a typical on-campus student, there are many benefits and advantages to online learning. 

Benefits of online course: 

1. Convenient Schedule: Users are not tied down to a fixed schedule. Classroom and instructor (theoretically) are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week so the student can participate in class whenever it's most convenient. 

2. Financial Savings: Apart from buying a computer and paying for Internet, user save on other expenses like commuting expenses etc. Many online courses are also available for free. 

3. Flexibility: All lectures and needed materials are provided via online platforms so content accessibility is not limited to any one place or time. One can access lessons,video clips and audio libraries from anywhere, including public places and moving buses and trains. 

4. Increased student’s engagement: Usually the course content is interactive and includes online quizzes, assessments, reflections etc. to increase student engagement. 

5. Greater accessibility: It eliminates barriers and borders, giving everyone the opportunity to have access to education. 

6. Enhanced interaction: Online learning gives users a chance to interact with peers across nations or even different continents. This offers even shy or introvert students a chance to participate in discussions. 

7. More choice of course topics: Studying online offers greater choice of courses to select from to users. User can focus on the subject of his/her interest and choose from the variety of online courses and programs.