Advantages of e-learning:
· Flexibility
It is more flexible for students who are learning thru e-learning. They may learn in place that is comfortable for them at any time they prefer. Some of the students are working as part-time worker. So, they are able to adjust their studying and working timetable.

· Freedom to express opinion
Students may have equal opportunities to express their ideas or opinion and to ask any questions by posting them in forums or chat rooms and also thru e-mailing. It is helpful especially for those students who are shy to rise up question when face-to-face interact to the lecturer or tutor.

· Improving student’s English and computer skills
Everything in e-learning is all in English. Thus, they will slowly improve their English in terms of grammar and vocabulary while learning and discussing through e-learning. On the other hand, their computer skills will also improve when they keep on using computer as their learning tools.

· Motivation to learn
New learning method—e-learning is attracting students’ attention. It act as a motivation to encourage students to learn and discuss with lecturers or tutors.

Disadvantages of e-learning:
· Lack of computer skills
Students who are just the beginner of computer users may be facing difficulties when learning through internet. This will obstruct their learning progress.

· Lack of face-to-face interaction
Lecturers or tutors will have no face-to-face interaction. Lecturers may not know students behavior and feelings while students may have less understanding about the course.

E-learning may bring many benefits to students in learning progress. However, there are some limitations which have to be solved to get better outcome from e-learning.

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Asian of Distance Study (2006). Retrieved on 2009, July 7, from