Asynchronous learning has the advantage of providing the learner and instructor with a choice of location and time. While it is this flexibility which is often the focus of interest, there are a number of hidden advantages to asynchronous learning. The physical distance that is often seen by many as a disadvantage can have positive effects by making learners and instructors more objective, less fearful of comment or criticism, less prone to cultural barriers (especially as a world wide online culture develops), and more inclined to think through problems before responding. These issues will be addressed in more detail in subsequent pages of this site.
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