Online learning can help students learn better In the course of the development of education, online learning is becoming more and more popular. Some students think it is good for them since they can get the latest news on the Internet. On the other hand, some students prefer to use the computer for playing games rather than studying. Teachers discuss whether implementing online learning could improve students' academic performance. Online education is growing rapidly and becoming a viable alternative to traditional learning. According to a 2008 study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, in the 2006-2007 academic year, approximately 66 percent of public and private postsecondary schools began participating in student financial aid programs by offering some courses of distance learning, the record shows only 77 The percentage of enrollments in for-credit courses are those with an online component (Agarwal, 2013). In 2008, the Council of Europe approved a declaration supporting the potential of e-learning to promote equality and improved education across the EU (The Standing Committee, 2008). There is strong evidence that implementing online learning can help students learn better than traditional learning because it can increase students' responsibility, select learning materials based on their skills, and learn up-to-date materials. The first reason to support online learning is that students can select learning materials that meet their level of knowledge and interest. Self-paced learning modules allow students to work at their own pace, which can give them the opportunity to learn according to their own abilities and progress. Clearly, online learning provides a better learning environment than traditional learning and can help students...... middle of paper...... America: Serc.carlton.edu.DeVine, C. ( 2013, 3 27) . The skills that both students and online teachers must have. New York: Edudemic. Retrieved from http://www.edudemic.com/the-skills-both-online-students-and-teachers-must-have/Hom, H. J., & Murphy, M. (1983). Poor performance: The positive impact of a self-directed goal. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, pp. 275-285.HSC STAFF WRITER. (2006). Children learn best at their own pace. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida. Jaschik, S. (2009). Evidence on online education. Washington: ST. John's University.Lohr, S. (2009). Study finds that online education beats the classroom. New York: The New York Times.Seacstudents. (2009). Key Benefits of Online Education. America.The Standing Committee, bo (2008). Realize the full potential of e-learning for education and training. Council of Europe.