Research shows that students prefer online classes to offline lessons

A survey of Australian university students has determined that more than 75% find online learning more suitable than in-person lectures and seminars.

A study by Deloitte showed that universities could soon move entirely to blended, hybrid learning format, combining online and offline classes. Approximately 77% of respondents favored this method, rating online learning at 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 (this compares much more favorably to the rating of in-person and blended forms).

The reasons behind this result, students say, is that this method offers them the possibility to combine study and work, flexible hours and a convenient pace of learning, as well as a significant simplification of communication between teacher and student. Another reason for preference for this format of learning is that students glean deeper understanding of complex subjects, thanks to the teacher's personal involvement. Few other reasons named by the students are the opportunity to study on an equal footing with classmates, regardless of the state of health (and being quarantined for no fault of theirs), place of residence, financial situation etc.