The advantages and disadvantages of seeking higher education online.

1. Online Learning
Human Resources

2. Online Learning
Technology is quickly growing and changing. It has made it easier to
obtain higher education by allowing people to complete their degrees
online.
• Quality of the courses depends on the institution, instructor, and the available
resources.
• Alternative to traditional face-to face learning environment.
• Great for individuals with busy schedules.

3. Advantages
• Convenience and flexibility
• Learn at your own pace
• Access learning materials at anytime
• Easily accessible from almost anywhere

4. Disadvantages
• Employers may doubt authenticity of degree
• Institution may lack accreditation
• Loss of immediate feedback
• Lower sense of community

5. “HR? They are like the rats
of the organization”
-- A family friend’s reaction
when hearing of my career in
HR
Human Resources

6. Human Resources
• The human resources department is a critical component of
employee well-being in any business, no matter how small.
• Key areas of focus include training, compensation and benefits,
employee relations, and recruiting.

7. Responsibilities of HR Departments
(Functional Areas)
• Strategic HR planning
• Analysis and design of jobs
• Talent management (staffing,
recruitment, selection)
• Training and Development
• Performance management
• Personnel Records
• Compensation and benefits
• EE relations (including
grievances, labor relations,
unions)
• EE services
• Health, safety, and well-
being

8. Methods of Instruction
• People that are interested in going into this field have multiple
options to obtain a degree.
• Traditional Learning (face-to-face)
• Online Learning
• Hybrid (Combination of face-to-face and online)

9. Bowen’s Study
• A study was conducted to determine the effect of student learning
online.
• Students from 6 universities were randomly placed into hybrid
courses or traditional courses.
• The study found that there is no significant difference between the
two methods of instruction.

10. Online Learning
• Those that are interested in pursuing a career in HR can choose to
pursue knowledge via face-to-face, online, or a combination of both.
• Like many things in the world there are advantages and disadvantages
to online learning.
• Technological skills gained while completing online coursework could
be useful in the workplace.

11. References
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