For some of the adults who work a full time job and who want to get a degree studying online is the only option. Online study is convenient, you save time, money and keep on working towards getting that degree. Once I considered that option for the reasons mentioned above, but was always hesitant as I know that nothing can substitute a classroom experience.
Having mentioned some of the benefits the online education has, it greatly deprives a learner the most valuable experience- being able to interact with peers, professors and being on campus. Spending time in academic environment and surrounded by the people who share the same goal is empowering, it gives you the sense of direction and makes learning so much fun. A simple conversation with a professor on campus urges to want to know more, talking to peers before class or on break about projects, assignments and same interests is invaluable. In the classroom, all the questions you have can be answered. So glad to be back.
Having mentioned some of the benefits the online education has, it greatly deprives a learner the most valuable experience- being able to interact with peers, professors and being on campus. Spending time in academic environment and surrounded by the people who share the same goal is empowering, it gives you the sense of direction and makes learning so much fun. A simple conversation with a professor on campus urges to want to know more, talking to peers before class or on break about projects, assignments and same interests is invaluable. In the classroom, all the questions you have can be answered. So glad to be back.
I agree. There is nothing more valuable than being able to be immersed in a campus atmosphere. The other problem with online instruction is that you have to be very disciplined in order to keep up with the work. Personally, I don't believe that an all-online course would work, at least not for me.
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