Online learning puts responsibility on the learner. Given the richness of offerings made possible with online learning, each learner can build an experience to match preferences and appetites. The availability of Web resources vastly increases the options available as learners may take Web excursions to enjoy paintings or photographs or electronic books from some of the great museums, libraries, archives and collections of the world. What matters is skill and understanding. One moves forward on the journey when able to prove competency or knowledge.
Check points along the path require periodic demonstration of ability before movement is permitted.
As part of this approach, no one is required to waste time on topics, skills or concepts previously mastered. No heroes Online learning can produce great results without heroic staff developers, charismatic presenters or especially talented trainers. Properly designed, these experiences allow for a high degree of independence. While the learning is often well served by dialogue, no teacher or leader need be present. Uniform Even though online learning provides many more choices for learners, they may also deliver a uniform level of quality control through the assessment measures built into the journey.