For many centuries until the modern age, education was meant for the privileged few. From social status to economic conditions, a lot went into deciding who could be educated. Social changes, revolutions, wars and territorial struggles brought out the need for an educated society for a progressive world.
Globalization also meant that people around the world must recognize and achieve refinements in not just their ways of thinking but also in languages, economic researches and business requirements. The need for a global education platform was felt in more areas than one.
Online education – a veritable Internet boon
The Internet with its all-encompassing technological benefits sowed the seeds of education sans boundaries – something which we have come to live with in modern times. Online education has proved to be the one stop solution for people who seek knowledge but are constrained due to time, vocations or simply due to location. Online education has become a rage in its truest sense. Here are some reasons why.
Access from anywhere and everywhere
The simplest reason for online education gaining prominence is its easy accessibility. A student can access websites, tutorials, tests, e-learning solutions, practice material and at times, online experts at any time of the day or for that matter, from any place on earth where Internet connection is available. This is the biggest advantage that online education has over traditional methods of coaching and learning.
Access to past lectures and study material
A traditional class does have some limitations. The biggest disadvantage that one could point out in this regard is the loss occurred due to a student missing a class. It is really impossible to recollect everything that happens in a classroom over a period of time. It also means double the hard work for a student if he has to connect with others in the class to understand what he has missed out on in previous sessions of the class.
Online classes on the other hand, are available any number of times. You can go through the study material, download them and use and reuse them any number of times once you have adhered to the terms and conditions of the online education provider. It is no wonder that knowledge seekers who are restricted by time constraints are increasingly favouring such online classes and web tutorials.
Saves a lot of time and energy
If you do not wish to travel to an institute or commute from one end of the city to another for a class, online education can save you a great deal in terms of time and money. You can also ensure that time and energy is not wasted in simply going to a class, jostling with other students, huddling over projects, notes and at the end of the day, tiring yourself out, and then practically getting no time to study.
International education, local prices
Many foreign universities and institutes are launching portals for students who cannot travel to other countries. Preparatory courses and online tests providers have come to the rescue of students who can easily find study and practice material online for a price that is not too high.
About the author:
The article was written by Mohit Jain who is working with Avatto. Avatto.com is an online education site that provides students preparing for gate computer science test with online course material.