What are the advantages and disadvantages of online courses?

In recent years, and particularly since the health crisis, many schools and universities have digitalized a significant part of their training. Indeed, the e -learning market is booming. This new learning method is based on digital learning which consists of distance learning using tools, videos, exercises and exams accessible online. In this trend, our business school offers you an online campus IPAG Online , which offers distance learning diploma courses . To find out if training is right for you, here are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of learning.

The advantages of online courses

A very large selection of online training courses

This online training offer is now easily accessible and is intended for all types of audiences : students in France, students from around the world, working people, job seekers or even people undergoing professional retraining. This allows you to follow the program from home , at your workplace or on the move, without having to travel to school.

More flexibility thanks to online courses

Courses taken remotely offer greater flexibility on schedules. It is easier for those who have a professional activity or those who follow a double course to manage their schedule thanks to this new form of teaching. Unlike face-to-face training which requires travel time to the training location, taking distance courses allows you to train, acquire new skills, improve your skills and prepare a diploma relatively independently depending on your needs. his personal constraints. For distance learning, there are different types of course formats that adapt to different situations. IPAG Online combines synchronous and asynchronous trainingwith correspondence courses that can be taken in real time and delayed .

Personalized follow-up

This type of training provides students with access to the tools necessary to gain autonomy but also support from teachers. Everyone advances at their own pace, adapts their working time and learning while benefiting from personalized monitoring with an educational coach . E-learning allows the provision of varied educational content (videos, questionnaires, podcasts, homework, MOOCs, tutoring, etc.) which allows the learner to learn according to their level and pace of learning. learning.

Reduced training costs

Due to their methods, correspondence training has the advantage of being less expensive than face-to-face training. This type of learning reduces costs related to travel expenses , training center, educational teachers and necessary equipment.

It is also possible to benefit from various aids (CPF, Pôle emploi, work-study program, training organization, etc.) to finance your distance learning in a business school, depending on your status (employee, job seeker, self-employed, student).

The disadvantages of online courses

Before choosing e-learning instead of traditional teaching methods, you must also consider the disadvantages, particularly at the technological and human level.

Isolation

Due to the individual learning format, online training results in less social interaction which can make the student feel lonely. Indeed, the dynamic is completely different from that of a real face-to-face class which allows for lively discussions in a group and with a teacher. IPAG Online has set up a collaborative platform (virtual classroom, videoconferences, discussion forums, etc.) to facilitate exchanges and communication between learners and trainers.

Self-discipline

To succeed in your distance learning , self-discipline is essential. Unlike traditional education, online courses do not require scheduled meetings with a trainer or deadlines. More autonomous and less guided in their learning, the student must respect a course schedule, set objectives and keep them in mind to stay motivated. Throughout online training, it is essential to remain rigorous and committed to completing the program and earning a diploma.

Mastery of IT tools

E-learning has developed with new technologies. To be able to follow distance learning courses effectively, you must have a good command of the different IT tools . Future graduates must have at their disposal the necessary equipment to access the platform and all the educational resources made available. Online learning implies a certain comfort with a computer which becomes a daily work tool.