Does the lack of face-to-face interaction diminish the quality of education?
Keep in mind that online courses attempt to use the best of technology and are not meant to completely replace traditional classroom learning. Without question, the lack of immediate contact has its drawbacks, but most agree that it does not impede the educational process. In fact, some studies have shown that online students test higher than students who took the same class in the traditional format.
Related Questions
- Is it possible to maintain high standards of quality considering the remote locations and lack of face-to-face meetings?
- Does the online format provide the same quality of education offered by face-to-face classes?
- Does online delivery provide the same quality of education as traditional face-to-face delivery?
