There is no doubt that e-learning will play an escalating role in the way organizations instruct their employees to get ahold of detailed skills and capabilities. It also offers the prospect for a wider function, enlarging learning in the circumstance of modernism, knowledge creation, and organizational learning. Following are the characteristics of an effective online student:
- Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and educational experiences as part of the learning process.
- Be able to communicate through writing.
- Be Self-motivated and self-disciplined.
- Be willing to “speak up” if problems arise.
- Be willing and able to commit to 4 to 15 hours per week per course.
- Be able to meet the minimum requirements for the program.
- Accept critical thinking and decision-making as part of the learning process.
- Have access to a computer and a modem.
- Be able to think ideas through before responding.
Feel that high-quality learning can take place without going to a traditional classroom.