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geographical boundaries, or physical disabilities had scarce opportunities in the
     academic province. The same now holds access to consistent education.

             The modern learning method fetches you a refreshed version of knowledge
     accessible at convenience and shared with millions of people from different boroughs.
     It’s an ecstatic learning period for scholars far and wide. E-learning also offers greater
     collaboration and global opportunities to the learners. But with all of the many pros
     of e-learning education, we cannot ignore this fact that every positive effect must have
     some negative aspects or cons also.

             E-learning is an incredibly powerful tool that many businesses have embraced
     over the last decade. But are some businesses relying on it too much, to their
     detriment?
     Training is an inevitable part, but depending solely on an e-learning platform can make
     learning less personal, less engaging, and, in the process, less effective. Let’s take a
     look at some of the disadvantages of e-learning, and why it may not always be the best
     option.

           ·No selfdiscipline: Proponents of e-learning claim that the main advantage of

     this learning method is that it is selfpaced. And it’s true. If you need to watch a video

     again, you can. If you want to take a break from the material, you can stop and come

     back to it when you are feeling refreshed. However, because of this inherent freedom,

     e-learning often translates to no learning. People may switch off from fully engaging

     in the material, and see the activity as a tick box exercise – just another item on an

     evergrowing todo list.

     In a selfpaced environment, and e-learning task can undergo an irresistible

     gravitational pull to the bottom of the list, where it can languish for days, weeks, or

     even              indefinitely.

     The fact is, many people find it much easier to internalize new skills and knowledge

     through active training sessions with other people, then through an impersonal e-

     learning module.

             ·No facetoface interaction: While e-learning can be quite interactive these
     days, through the use of video conferences, webinars, and facetoface video chat, it
     still isn’t the same as sitting across the room from a real person. Simply put, there is
     no substitute for interacting with, and learning from, a fellow human.

             ·Lack of flexibility: E-learning can be great for learning specific skills and for
     knowledge that needs to be transferred. However, with more complex skills and
     competencies, it is incredibly difficult to put together an effective e-learning program.
     And in a business environment, these complex skills are often the most crucial.

             ·Lack of input from trainers: E-learning is structured. When a program is
     developed, it is based on what the course developers think is the right curriculum at

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