Top 5 Reasons Online Classes Rock | 05.06.09
At this point the cat isn’t only out of the bag, as it pertains to online degrees, it’s a full grown lioness on the prowl. Online degrees were once viewed as a gimmicky soiree into the world of higher education, but oh how things have changed.
I must admit, even I was cynical in the late 90′s when the Online degree rage was taking flight. It felt like a scam. Would my degree be worth anything? Would my resume be passed over time and time again because of how I earned my degree? Never did I believe it would be more revered by many hiring managers who believe online recipients are more versatile. These students are viewed as self motivated independent thinkers who are driven to succeed; all traits which transfer nicely in the workplace.
Yes, Online degrees hold value in the marketplace, but it’s the value outside the virtual classroom that attracts many students to an Online degree. Lets take a look at the Top 5 reasons Online classes have become so popular.
1. Comfort: Having the luxury of taking notes with one hand while shoveling in Doritos with the other is pretty sweet indeed. A comfortable environment produces better results.
2. Convenience: No need to worry if your tank is on “E” or traffic is backed up on the interstate to get to school. When you’re at home, you are at school.
3. Flexibility: Lesson plans are available for you to review anytime throughout the week and tests are usually available over a three day period to fit with your busy schedule.
4. Availability: While campuses are restricted to the number of classes they can offer students based on staffing and capital resources, Online degree programs have no such restrictions. The number of classes you can take is practically endless.
5. Time: Most Online classes do not have specific start-up dates and times. You can jump in whenever you like. In addition, if you have the desire, you may complete your class early in most cases. Many eight week classes are completed in 4-6 weeks by ambitious students.
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I have never taken online classes but a lot of my friends have and they have said that they have their pros and cons much like in class courses do
I am working on my masters degree online and would not want to do it any other way. It is very flexible for those who have to work full time. However, it is a lot more work.
sounds pretty convenient, i might look into taking an online class…
i still think that it takes too much discipline to take online classes and gain much from them.
my freind has been trying to tell me the samething.
I have had online courses in the past and I thought they were great! Good article.
Online classes are great. It allows you to work around a job schedule and to take a more flexible school schedule.
I would feel as if my education was going anywhere if I took an online course as much as they say there are positives about it. I would rather stick to the traditional going to class.
I TOTALY AGREE. I’VE NEVER TAKEN AN ONLINE CLASS BUT I’M FEELING AWFULLY TEMPTED.
Self discipline is a must…However it is very flexible
It saves on gas money and is available anytime day or night!
I love using online classes. This how I achieved my AA degree.
Online classes are good because it gives you a great experince on how it feels to take classes out the classroom. You can get a feel of what it is like to take classes in a relaxed environment without else around.
I have taken several online classes and enjoyed them. They are a little harder because you are learning it and reading everything online.
i have taken an online class and i would do it again. i could do the assignments whenever i had a free moment. Plus when i took the tests online for my class, it showed my grade immediately. It was really convienent.
Online classes are convenient, especially if you are taking a class that is pretty easy, you just have to be very disciplined.
Taking online classes has its pros and cons. One good thing about online classes is that they are convenient and you can work while your at home. One bad thing about online classes are that they are quite expensive.
Online classes have benefits but I prefer going to actual classes.
I don’t really share everyone’s enthusiasm on online classes…they can be beneficial for some, but not for others. I suppose I consider myself a traditional learner. I’ve taken a few online courses, but they’re actually much harder for me than normal campus coursework and require a lot more time and effort. In fact…I should be off doing my homework right now!
it seems that online classes do rock and have good things about it, but some are expensive and actually taking school classes are fun.
i love my online class
easy to do from home!
You need to be self disciplined to do this. Do not attempt if you can’t talk yourself back up…there is no one to do that for you if you are failing. Otherwise it is the bomb.
You have to be very disciplined.
Online classes have taught me the ability of self control. I’ve been quite responsible with time management thanks to online classes. People tend to think online classes are simplistic because it involves the student and a computer, however, online classes have proven to be much more difficult because it’s testing your responsiblities, the ability to actually understand the content without an actual instructor in front of you and the ability to actually read the material without the access of a fellow student. Online classes are breaking the glass ceiling of mediocrisy and showing many who have and/or have not taken it that it is not to be taken quite lightly.
I just enrolled for Drexel University online graduate program. I think the flexibility will be the most helpful because I am working in Connecticut and Drexel is in Pennsylvania. It looks like a great program!