Leadership Challenges

INTRODUCTION

In pursuit of advanced discoveries, mastery in academy and continued education, many scholars have resorted to online education, sometimes referred to as eLearning or digital education. This is nothing but a superlative mode of the long existing distance education, undertaken using technological apparatus such as computers, telephones, etc… Like any other systems of education already in existence, the eLearning has its pros and cons. In the following article, the author intends to highlight the benefits and the challenges of eLearning and later explain how this educational system affects leadership on a global level.

BENFITS OF GLOBAL ELEARNING

Cost effectiveness – Students do not need to travel to and from class. This cuts on costs

There is no need to pay the traditional administrative fees

No need to pay accommodation fees or food allowance

Flexibility – Students plan when to study, there is no need to travel in a rush to the classroom

Choice/Option – whereas students from the traditional classroom may not be allowed to take options, online programs are tailored to suit the students‘ objectives. As in the case of University of Liverpool, a student undertaking a Master’s in Business Management has 8 compulsory modules and 4 elective modules selected to suit his future prospects

Asynchronous Collaborative Interaction – Collaboration with each one of the class members and the instructor is done one at his/her own free time – there is no obligation to be in class at the same time

Technological Empowerment – eLearning gives students more proficiency on the use of modern technology like phones (WebEx/Webinars), software and hardware requirements.

Professional Growth/Reinforcement - Learners obtain an upper hand in expressing themselves professionally through feedback and analytical reflective practices they have in class.

Diversity – ELearning brings together people from diverse locations and cultures....