In this article Kevin Kruse offers a well balanced look at this subject. He opens by warning that “…it is important to know exactly what e-learning advantages exist and when these outweigh the limitations of the medium.” 

His first section looks at the features that are unique to e-learning with some of the key points being that e-learning “…accommodates the three distinct learning styles of auditory learners, visual learners, and kinesthetic learners.” It also offered reduced publishing and distribution costs and can target a globally dispersed audience.

The article then goes on to provide an evenly balanced list of the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning to the Trainer, Organization, and Learner.

The article concludes by asking the question “Do the Benefits Outweigh the Drawbacks?” and the response given is “The pro’s and con’s of e-learning vary depending on program goals, target audience and organizational infrastructure and culture.” This is a refreshing view amongst some of the hype surrounding this subject.