Why you should choose online learning

Definition of Online Learning 

Online tuition or usually called Elearning is a system or concept of education that utilizes information technology in the teaching and learning process. Here are some of the meanings of Elearning (Online Course) from various sources:
Learning is organized with the aim of using an electronic or computer system so that it can support the learning process (Michael, 2013: 27).
The process of distance learning by combining principles in the learning process with technology (Chandrawati, 2010).
The learning system that is used as a means for the teaching and learning process is carried out without having to meet face to face directly between the teacher and students (Ardiansyah, 2013).
Characteristics of Online Study
According to Rosenberg (2001), the characteristics of Online Lecture are a network, which makes it able to improve quickly, save or bring back, distribute, and share learning and information.
Characteristics of Online College according to Nursalam (2008: 135) are:
Utilizing electronic technology services.
Utilizing the advantages of computers (digital media and computer networks)
Using self-learning materials is then stored on a computer so that it can be accessed by students and students anytime and anywhere.
Utilizing the learning schedule, curriculum, learning progress results, and matters relating to educational administration can be seen at any time on the computer.

Benefits of Online Study

Benefits of Online study are:
The online study gives flexibility in choosing the time and place to access the trip.
Learn to be independent. Online lectures provide opportunities for learners to independently control the success of learning.
Cost Efficiency. Online lectures provide cost efficiency for administrators, the efficiency of providing physical facilities and facilities for learning and cost efficiency for learners are transportation and accommodation costs.
Benefits of Online College according to Pranoto, et al (2009: 309) are:
The use of Online Lectures to support the implementation of the learning process can increase student absorption of the material taught.
Increase the active participation of students.
Increase the active participation of students.
Improve students' independent learning abilities.
Improve the quality of teaching materials and training.
Improve the ability to display information with information technology devices, where with ordinary devices it is difficult.
Advantages of Online Study
The advantages of Online Lecture are providing flexibility, interactivity, speed, visualization through various advantages of each media (Sujana, 2005: 253). According to L. Tjokro (2009: 187), Online Lecture has many advantages, namely:

More easily absorbed, meaning that using multimedia facilities in the form of images, text, animation, sound, video.
Much more effective in costs, meaning that there is no need for an instructor, does not need a minimum audience, can be anywhere, anytime, cheap to multiply.
Much more concise, meaning there are not many class formalities, directly on the subject, subjects as needed.
Available 24 hours/day - 7 days/week, meaning that understanding the material depends on the enthusiasm and absorption of students, can be monitored, can be tested by e-test.

Lack of Online Study

Lack of Online Lectures according to L. Gavrilova (2006: 354) is that learning with the Online College model requires more additional equipment (such as computers, monitors, keyboards, etc.). Shortcomings of Online Lectures described by Nursalam (2008: 140) as follows:
Lack of interaction between instructors and students or even between students themselves.
The tendency to ignore academic or social aspects and vice versa make the growth of business / commercial aspects.
The teaching and learning process tends towards training rather than education.
Changing the teaching role of those who originally mastered conventional learning techniques, is now also required to know the learning techniques that use ICT (information, communication, and technology).
Not all internet facilities are available (this might be related to problems with the availability of electricity, telephone or computer).
Lack of human resources that control the internet.
Lack of mastery of computer language.
Access to an adequate computer can be a problem for students.
Learners can be frustrated if they cannot access graphics, pictures, and videos because of inadequate equipment.
Availability of infrastructure that can be fulfilled.
Information can vary in quality and accuracy so questions and features are needed.
Learners can feel isolated.

Tips for Choosing Online Lectures
If you have decided to enroll online, you need to be selective in choosing a department or study program. The wrong choice, you even get bored and stop in the middle of the road so you lose w