7 Ideas How Nonprofits Can Use Webinars

Studies show that online learning can be significantly faster and more effective than traditional classroom training. Learners typically finish online courses 40-60% faster. Plus, retention rates for online learning are 25-60%, compared to only 8-10% for in-person training. This explains why companies worldwide are adopting online corporate training, and many report an 18% increase in employee engagement.

Microlearning has become an absolute trend in e-learning. But why do we still speak about it as the main trend in online education, why is there so much buzz around microlearning and is it worth spending time on creating such classes at all?

Online learning offers a wealth of opportunities today. In the past, some stigma was attached to online learning. People believed that an online degree or certificate was not worth as much as one obtained from a real college or university. With many very reputable institutions offering online learning, online degrees now hold real value.

This everlasting battle, “online learning vs traditional learning”, has been gaining traction in recent years. Traditional college, with its packed auditoriums and chaotic organization, might be facing disruption. Distance learning is becoming more and more popular each year.