ONLINE LEARNING AND ITS OPPORTUNITIES

Online Teaching and Learning refers to education conducted over the Internet. Many colleges in the United States and abroad are transitioning from traditional face-to-face classes to fully online, web-based courses. Often referred to as web-based distance education, online learning is now considered the latest and most popular form of distance education. Recently, it has become an integral part of many university programs. This article provides a brief overview of online teaching and learning.