Despite many people believing that face-to-face lessons are most beneficial, online learning can provide a much more effective learning experience for some people because it provides a more equal platform for discussion. In the classroom, it is impossible for all students to offer opinions at the same time, which means it is the confident, quick-thinking students who are able to talk and present their ideas. While they benefit from being able to receive immediate feedback from the teacher on these comments, not everyone is so lucky. Online learning allows some students to take their time to think about the topic and contribute to the discussion.

In addition to this, learners are much more able to take control of their own learning. They can decide when to learn, where to learn and how to learn. This is beneficial because every person learns differently and not all of us can learn in a specific place at a specific time of the day. Learners can plan their own timetable and work on particular areas in the way that helps them. They can also do other activities such as a part-time job or voluntary work and still continue to study. It is this flexibility which can allow different learners to learn effectively. You can access more information and richer understanding through teacher and other students' body language and voice. You have the opportunity to connect with, problem-solve, and network with other students from a wide range of backgrounds.