Pros and Cons of Distance Learning

The modern rhythm of life sets its own rules. Sometimes you have to work at the same time, take care of children, and housekeeping. But you also need to find time for education, without which it is very difficult, and sometimes impossible, to move up the career ladder. The output will be distance learning. Such training makes it possible to gain knowledge without interrupting work and homework, and even get a diploma. But it has its pros and cons.

Availability

Studying at a distance is a great opportunity to increase your level of knowledge and get a diploma wherever you are: even in the capital, even in the outback of Russia, even abroad. Therefore, this form of training will be very convenient for people with disabilities, young mothers, housewives, and even military personnel. In most educational institutions for the entire duration of distance learning, a student’s personal presence at the university is required only for passing the state exam and defending his thesis.

Reasonable cost

As a rule, education through the Internet, compared with full-time and part-time education, is a more budgetary option. And some universities even provide the opportunity to receive free distance education on a competitive basis. Also, this way of learning helps to avoid the costs that ordinary students cannot do without, for example, textbooks and stationery.

Opportunity and peace of mind

The Internet contains a huge amount of information, and students have the opportunity not only to correspond with the teacher, but also to conduct video conferences. In addition, in the virtual world, as well as within the walls of the institute, abstracts and tests are written, tests and exams are passed, but without that characteristic student fear and nervous tension.

State diploma

If you receive an education remotely at a state university that has passed accreditation, you need not worry that subsequently the diploma will not be quoted on the labor market. You will be given the same state diploma as if you were studying full-time or part-time, and the form of education is not indicated in the document on education. Moreover, everyone knows that employers appreciate practitioners who do not interrupt their work experience while studying.

Available for people with different levels of education

The big plus is that with this form of training you can get both a basic higher education, and additional or second higher education. The palette of programs, terms of study and qualifications is also quite rich.

Not for all specialties.

This is the main disadvantage - you cannot learn, for example, to become a doctor without practice. Therefore, if you have a medical education, it will not be possible to master such an important and responsible profession remotely. This also applies to creative specialties, for example, acting, music education, ballet.

Personal motivation

Distance learning students must choose to study. When learning online, teachers will not be able to control you. Therefore, this form of training is usually used by adults and independent people who understand why they need knowledge and a diploma.

Underdeveloped system

Due to technical and legislative gaps, distance education in Russia is not yet as developed as abroad, its quality can sometimes be inferior to traditional forms of education.