The Internet and distance learning in users’ opinions

Abstract

The application of the Internet in distance learning has been widely commented and published for a few years. The persons involved in realisation of this type of education form express their favourable opinions on a number of forums. There is still lack of evaluation of e-learning by independent researchers, not affiliated with centres organising this type of education, in survey research including participants of this educational form subjected to this research. Having conducted such survey research, it can be safely said that e-learning has and will have a significant effect on development of this sector of education. Almost half of persons participating in research studies declare that they will take advantage of e-learning education. It should be emphasised that according to respondents, it will not occur in a close (2-year) time period. E-learning faces a perspective of wide, digital, but still distant, road to go. Regarding possibilities posed by e-learning, it has a chance to supersede traditional forms of education in this field where it will completely meet learning objectives.