Introduction: Learning methods change with the times and advances in technology. But with the change of teaching methods, the choice of training forms is increasing. It becomes very difficult for students to understand which teaching method is more effective and improves their skills. Many authors argue that e-learning is much better than traditional learning, while others believe that traditional learning is better.
Aim: This study examines which training method is better to help learners, teachers and institutions adopt the best method.
Materials and Methods: In order to investigate the problem, we compare both the advantages of the individual methods and the need for changes related to market trends.
Results: From all the analyses, the literature review and interview responses proved that e-learning is a better method than traditional learning and produces much better results for students. The results reveal that e-learning offers various benefits, such as convenience, the learner can learn from any place at any time, the level of student engagement is also high, the cost is low, flexibility is high, new skills for effective management of their professional and personal life are offered. They are provided with access to content updates, lessons, consistency, scalability. There is less environmental impact, and a positive impact on the profitability of an organization because of its effectiveness. All these benefits are not available in traditional training and reduce its effectiveness in this global aspect. For all these benefits, its acceptance among students and organizations around the world is increasing compared to traditional training.
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