Online Learning
Pros:
1]Allows for learning in in distant or disadvantaged locations.
2]Facilitates easy information transfer.
Cons:
1]Changing technology may create barriers to accessing learning environments.
2]Limited understanding of effective teaching methods due to youth of online learning.
Classroom Learning
Pros:
1]Provides interactive classroom setting that promotes the open exchange of ideas.
cons:
1] Encourage passive learning.
2]Ignore individual learning differences between students.
3]Neglect problem solving, critical thinking, and higher order learning skills.
The truth to the matter is that there are advantages and disadvantages to every type of learning environment. It is best to use the advantages that each method offers to their fullest extent. It appears from the initial studies, that a combination of online and classroom learning to convey subject matter to students will be the best teaching method. However, in some instances the inconvenience of maintaining a consistent school schedule prohibits potential students from furthering their education. Learning also highly depends on the individual's motivation to learn. So it still comes down to the effort that the students put into their education that ultimately determines how much they will retain and how beneficial the overall experience was to their future career.