Electronic learning (E-Learning) is a term for all types of technology-enhanced learning (TEL), where technology is used to support the learning process.In most Universities, e-learning is used to define a specific mode to attend a course or programmes of study where the students rarely, if ever, attend face-to-face for on-campus access to educational facilities, because they study online.E-Learning lessons are generally designed to guide students through information or to help students perform in specific tasks. Information based e-Learning content communicates information to the student.
But in my mind, does e-learning work in university of Malaysia?
Ok. Lets us ask ourselves as a student do you really pay 100% study online?
How about the credibility that e-learning will work in Malaysia?
Do you trust the quality of e-learning method in Malaysia?
Lastly. Do you prefer to study without face to face interaction with your lecturer ?
So, let us see what are the advantage of e-learning. There are numerous benefits of acquiring online degree, and those already enrolled in distance education programs know the true worth of the education they receive.
Advantages of e-learning:
a) Class work can be scheduled by student who they feel free..
b) Reduces travel cost and time to and from school.
c) Students may have the option to select learning materials that meets their level of knowledgeand interest .
d) Students can study wherever they have access to a computer and Internet.
e) Self-paced learning modules allow students to work at their own pace.
f ) Students also feel flexibility to join discussions in the bulletin board threaded discussion areas at any hour, or visit with classmates and instructors remotely in chat rooms.
g) Students also provide different learning styles are addressed and facilitation of learning occurs through varied activities .
h) Development of computer and Internet skills that are transferable to other facets of learner's lives
i) Successfully completing online or computer-based courses builds self-knowledge and self-confidence and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning.
b) Reduces travel cost and time to and from school.
c) Students may have the option to select learning materials that meets their level of knowledgeand interest .
d) Students can study wherever they have access to a computer and Internet.
e) Self-paced learning modules allow students to work at their own pace.
f ) Students also feel flexibility to join discussions in the bulletin board threaded discussion areas at any hour, or visit with classmates and instructors remotely in chat rooms.
g) Students also provide different learning styles are addressed and facilitation of learning occurs through varied activities .
h) Development of computer and Internet skills that are transferable to other facets of learner's lives
i) Successfully completing online or computer-based courses builds self-knowledge and self-confidence and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning.
Just like anything else in life,e-leaning has its disadvantages as well in our student perspective.
Disadvantages of e-learning:
a) Students feel unmotivated or those with poor study habits may fall behind.b) Students feel dificulty because lack of familiar structure and routine.
c) Students may feel isolated or miss social interaction.
d) Instructor may not always be available on demand which make students feel more confused on their assignment.
d) Instructor may not always be available on demand which make students feel more confused on their assignment.
e) Sometimes student may having some internet technical problem such as slow or unreliable Internet connections can be frustrating .
f) Some courses such as traditional hands-on courses can be difficult to simulate for student which cannot learn through online.
f) Some courses such as traditional hands-on courses can be difficult to simulate for student which cannot learn through online.
Lastly, there are numerous benefits of proper accreditation, but it is importance for those who are willing to seek employment upon graduation. Not all online colleges and universities are accredited and you need to make sure that you go for one which is properly accredited and recognized state-wide.
