What do we mean by the phrase e-learning? In simple terms it is essentially electronic learning. The supply of educational and teaching via digital platforms on devices such as laptops, computers and smart phones. The benefits of e-learning include the learner or student having absolute control, heightened accessibility, avsilability, cost effectiveness and which all go to make e-learning incusive and more efficient.
There are a few drawbacks to e-learning, as there would be for all types of educational supply platforms. There is no face to face interaction; many students feel more confident when they have the teacher or lecturer in the same room but the hands on approach of online teaching soon helps them adjust until it becomes the norm to concentrate on the screen version. Another possible drawback can be considered to be the need for WIFI and a laptop or computer if the subject matter is better received in bigger format than can be offered via a smartphone screen. Depending on where you are in the world, the quality of the teaching and the academic support in some developing countries can be of concern. The very nature of the developing countries means there is likely to be a shortage of qualified instructors and technological resources.