Why e-learning is better than face-to-face learning - Ralph LaFontaine, Learning and Development Professional

Many people still tend to see e-learning as a poor alternative to face-to-face learning. This is often based on poor experiences with uninspiring e-learning courses that simply plonk a slide presentation or PDF onto a web page, with little thought for engagement or interaction. The question still pervades whether, despite the emergence of new digital learning technology, e-learning can ever be ‘as good’ as the supposed exemplar of classroom learning. The answer is quite simple: e-learning gives us the opportunity to extend learning beyond borders with more benefits than traditional learning could ever offer. http://www.ldphub.com/general-news/why-elearning-is-better-than-facetoface-learning-219492.aspx