The Pros and Cons of Online College http://www.googobits.com/articles/1977-the-pros-and-cons-of-online-college.html
I'm taking two online courses this semester, so I thought this would be a good topic to explore.
In my case it wasn't a question of pros and cons of online learning, it was a practical matter. My job has unusual hours and I am also on call. Taking a traditional in person class would be out of the question.
That is why I was happy that UNC-C offered online classes in my field. The advantages are many - you don't have to drive to class, worry about parking, etc. You can work on and submit your projects any time. In the class I take that has tests, you have a time period to take the test, and that usually covers hours that are available to me.
The cons are that I miss the immediate exchange of ideas between students and the teacher. I miss being able to ask a question and get an instant response. Online, it can sometimes take days to get an answer to a question. You also have to take into consideration that sometimes your computer or internet service may be down, or the university's system may be down. That is why, if you have a project, it is best to complete it before the deadline. That way, you give yourself room in case there are system problems. Usually, the professor will point this out to the students and urge them to complete their work ahead of schedule. Online, sometimes you can feel isolated too.
I think if a person is thinking of taking classes online, they should research the college that is offering the classes. I, personally, would stay away from online only colleges. I question their quality; I much prefer enrolling in online classes offered at a local university. Overall, I highly recommend a student trying at least one online class.
Benefits and Disadvantages of Online Learninghttp://www.learn-source.com/schools/pro_con_online.html
What are the positive and negative aspects of online learning?
http://www.elearners.com/resources/elearning-faq5.asp
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