More and more students are enrolling in online classes instead of traditional on-campus courses every year. While many have found this to be an excellent way to learn, there are those who like to stick to the traditional "brick-and-mortar" method of education. For some it's because they enjoy learning in a classroom and need to have that professor instruction right in front of them. For others, it's a fear of the unknown. There are, however, several advantages of choosing online education over a traditional college course.
1. You choose when to learn - while online courses do have required deadlines, you can sign into your courses at any time of day that works for you. If you're a full time employee and can't really schedule time to attend night or weekend classes much less daytime classes, you can find the best time in your schedule to learn.
2. You choose where to learn - The benefit of online learning is that it can be done anywhere there is a computer with an internet connection. Note that the computer must meet certain minimum technical requirements in order to access 100% of the course materials.
3. No more rushing work to make it to class. Those who work in heavily congested areas such as cities or major highway intersections may find that it's a race to make it to class on time. For those who take public transportation, this commute to night or evening classes can be an even bigger hassle. Since you can learn from home at any time you want, you won't need to rush to any campus anywhere.
4. Accelerate your education - Many online college courses fall under the accelerated learning category. This means that you can earn your college credits faster than a traditional college course and get your degree sooner than you think.
5. Save money by attending college online! If you attend college online, there is no need to pay for room & board, meal plans, and any other costs associated with attending a traditional college. In some cases, college credit costs are even less expensive. There are still additional fees you may have to pay, but otherwise it can be a more cost-effective way of attending school.
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