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Disadvantages of online learning
The attractiveness of distance learning is undeniable and has a lot of advantages, but you cannot 
leave aside the obvious disadvantages. Theoretically, people of any age can learn using the Internet, 
but it is fair to note that the older generation often does not have the necessary user skills. Consider 
other negative aspects.
Lack of control
The factor can be either a plus or a minus. Not everyone works well without a supervisor in the 
form of a boss or a professor. There is no one to shift the responsibility to. The person is fully respon-
sible for diligence and timely delivery of tests, materials. There is no support in the form of friends 
who can whisper the correct answer and remind you to do your homework. An online student should 
have maximum self-organization and willpower.
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E-learning: Learning with online technologies (2012) by J. Zounek a P. Sudický (in Czech).

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Lack of confidence in diplomas
Communicating with the tutor, there is no way to make sure that the authorship of the tasks 
belongs to you. Therefore, many organizations are suspicious of the received online certificates. To 
solve the problem, serious educational institutions use a number of verification methods: they con
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duct video conferences, special programs, and require original student documents. Such difficulties 
are more often related to final tests. But any essay or course work, students can order on special re
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sources that offer these services. The trick also applies to traditional education.
Quality of services
The described verification problem, unfortunately, works in two ways. The student is also limited 
in the preliminary assessment of the proposed material. Often, after paying for courses and several 
classes, an understanding comes about their low-grade. Careful attention to the choice of programs, 
the study of reviews and ratings will help to solve the problem.
Do I need practice?
There are specialties that cannot be mastered without practical skills. Doctors, engineers, and 
biologists are a prime example. A surgeon or a test pilot will not be able to practice using only theo-
retical knowledge. However, distance learning is developing and field sessions are being introduced 
to master the practice. But is it worth studying in absentia?
What disadvantages does the organizer experience?
By describing a lot of tools in a rainbow light, we assume that speakers are able to use them. 
E-learning platforms require some knowledge. In addition, you will need to learn and implement 
effective methods of conducting remote seminars. It is important to keep the students ‘ attention and 
the methods are very different compared to direct contact. The teacher who has not mastered the ex-
citing ways of online learning, pushes students to the temptation to turn off the computer and do more 
interesting things. Each task will have to be prepared not only in the range of information delivery, 
but also in terms of technical parameters.
In universities, there may be problems with attracting experienced teachers. Because of the need 
to study technical issues. The experienced older generation may be wary of such an idea.
In conclusion, he effectiveness of online education has two sides and cannot be regarded unam-
biguously. E-learning is in the process of rapid development and has a lot of advantages! There are 
also many disadvantages, although they can be found in traditional methods. The modern way of life 
requires specialists who are ready to learn constantly. Therefore, remote forms will not lose their 
appeal!