Media Disadvantages

Media Disadvantages

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In the section “ Benefits of Distance Education “ and “ Challenges Facing Distance Education “ of the article “ Distance Education in Schools : Benefits, Challenges and Suggestions “, Mupinga(2005) shows that distance education exists a variety of advantages and challenges.

In the part “ Benefits of Distance Education “, Mupinga(2005) states that social and work commitments will be suited for people who choose to take part in distance education because of various reasons like time, financial considerations. Secondly, saving costs or budget cuts is another advantage. Distance education is an alternative in financially difficult times. Thirdly, choosing online courses can achieve better results, and online classes add multimedia activities. In addition, the multimedia of distance education can motivate students and lead to better student results and reduced paperwork..

Mupinga(2005) shows challenges facing distance education. First of all, students may lose their social and personal interaction opportunities. Training teachers and students for the online environment is necessary because of no more face-to-face learning. Secondly, developing the policy for online instructors is needed, and a different approach to learning needs to be developed too. Thirdly, another challenge is effective education and training of online teachers and students.In the section “ Benefits of Distance Education “ and “ Challenges Facing Distance Education “ of the article “ Distance Education in Schools : Benefits, Challenges and Suggestions “, Mupinga(2005) shows that distance education exists a variety of advantages and challenges.

In the part “ Benefits of Distance Education “, Mupinga(2005) states that social and work commitments will be suited for people who choose to take part in distance education because of various reasons like time, financial considerations. Secondly, saving costs or budget cuts is another advantage. Distance education is an alternative in financially...

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