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It is due to technology, the trends of flexible work, and the need for accessible training that asynchronous e-learning has grown so quickly. Initially a supplement to in-person classes, it has grown into a central training tool across many companies, where employees can learn on their own time and from anywhere. With the trend that organisations are turning more to digital platforms, questions are being raised if asynchronous learning can replace traditional classroom training. In this evaluation, asynchronous e-learning is compared with classroom learning and explores on what basis asynchronous e-learning would evolve to become an optimal method in which organisations train their employees in the future. The rise in embrace of technologies and innovations in most of modern organisations increase the popularity. Also, Post-COVID-19 pandemic, the embrace of e-learning has increased in a positive manner with organisations interested in investing in it. The e-learning is becoming popular as physical learning.
How Asynchronous E-Learning Has Grown
Asynchronous E-Learning has evolved into highly sophisticated, interactive tools that companies around the world are using today. Flexibility has been critical for global companies with people spread across different time zones and platforms like LinkedIn and Coursera for Business now allows employees to take courses any time they are available. For example, Lin et al. (2021) showed that by adopting asynchronous e-learning, organisations can employ 40 percent more employees whenever convenient to their schedules. This is in keeping with the shift towards remote and hybrid work and so many organisations require asynchronous e-learning. Although asynchronous e-learning is increasingly popular, it is not always the best type of learning for all circumstances. Aljahromi (2020) explains that it can be difficult for some employees to take a course through self-paced learning as it requires a great self-driven motivation. According to Havryliuk et al. (2020), employees who were used to traditional training had more difficulty staying engaged when there was no live instructor available. This demonstrates that, while asynchronous e-learning has been increasing, it still has its limitations and might not be effective as the only option in training in the future.
Asynchronous Learning in Different Industries
Across industries, asynchronous e-learning has been heavily utilised, but in some fields, it works better than others. In finance and technology, for example, employees often choose self-directed learning because they can organise learning around work load. According to Goh et al. (2021), finance professionals preferred asynchronous learning due to its flexibility for completing training in convenient times. This trend illustrates that sectors that require a continuous, constantly adaptive learning pipeline are ideal candidates for asynchronous learning. However, asynchronous e-learning is not as effective in some fields. Real time feedback and hands-on skills are what some industries need, including healthcare and manufacturing, that asynchronous learning cannot fully provide. According to Aljahromi (2020), using only asynchronous methods, healthcare organisations that employ them found a 30% decrease in training effectiveness. Face to face or real time virtual training may still be needed for these industries. Overall, asynchronous learning has been adapted in many sectors although it has not yet proven to be as effective in practical, hands-on fields like healthcare, implying that it may not be effective to fully replace the classroom-based forms of training.
Effect of Asynchronous E-Learning on Classroom Training
Asynchronous e-learning has shown rapid growth, and many organisations have given up on traditional classroom training. The cost-saving benefit of asynchronous learning is in its ability to reduce the need for travel and scheduled sessions. After implementing asynchronous programs, Amiti (2020)……..
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