“Online has much wider access and can go to areas where we could never dream of going with face-to-face.”
(Getting Online research respondent from a not-for-profit organization)
A key trend is that online learning is likely to grow in the coming years. There are a variety of factors that point to the growth of online learning including:
- There is an increased demand for online learning
- Geographic barriers are reduced
- Travel and accommodation costs are reduced
- Online learning results in lower education costs for participants
- Online learning offers flexible learning opportunities
- There are more types of learning opportunities now available online
- Access to subject matter experts is increased
- Access to training for culturally diverse and underserved groups is increased
- Online learning is more environmentally friendly
