Online Education: A good idea for you?
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Many people wonder if online colleges offer the same opportunities as traditional universities. The truth is that many traditional universities now offer online degrees. That's how popular distance learning has become.
What makes it a popular choice? For most people, it is the convenience and flexible scheduling. Instead of driving across town to a campus, you walk across the room and sit down at your computer screen. Instead of trying to find the classes that you want to take, in a time slot that fits your schedule, you attend class when you want to. It could be 7am one day and midnight the next. The Internet is always open.
Online degrees are popular choices for stay-at-home and working mothers. Balancing responsibilities and taking classes at a traditional campus is nearly impossible. Now, because of distance learning programs, moms can attend class after the kids are in bed for the night and still be close enough to hear their cries. They don't have to hire babysitters or arrange their schedules around dad's.
If you're worried that online degrees will not be acceptable for filling job qualifications, there is a simple way to find out. Talk with people that are currently doing the job that you want to do. Talk to employers to learn about their opinion of the college you are planning to enroll in. If they have misgivings, you might want to consider a different university or a different program. Once you have completed a program, it would be very disappointing to learn that you still could not land the job that you want.
Are online colleges right for everyone? It really depends on the person's learning style and the amount of self-motivation they have. For some students, it is ideal. Others need more teacher interaction. Of course, there are universities that offer on line and traditional classes. Most institutions offer teacher/student interaction, even if it is by e-mail.
Busy people are usually attracted to distance learning, but you do need time to complete a program. Diploma mills offer instant online degrees or promise that very little time is required. But, the diploma that you would receive would be worthless. It takes time to earn a "real" degree.
Some people wonder if they have the self-motivation that it takes to complete this kind of program. Most people find that it requires less motivation to turn on the computer than it does to attend regular classes. Once thing is certain; online colleges offer the opportunity of advancement to people that could not achieve their goals in the traditional classroom environment.
What makes it a popular choice? For most people, it is the convenience and flexible scheduling. Instead of driving across town to a campus, you walk across the room and sit down at your computer screen. Instead of trying to find the classes that you want to take, in a time slot that fits your schedule, you attend class when you want to. It could be 7am one day and midnight the next. The Internet is always open.
Online degrees are popular choices for stay-at-home and working mothers. Balancing responsibilities and taking classes at a traditional campus is nearly impossible. Now, because of distance learning programs, moms can attend class after the kids are in bed for the night and still be close enough to hear their cries. They don't have to hire babysitters or arrange their schedules around dad's.
If you're worried that online degrees will not be acceptable for filling job qualifications, there is a simple way to find out. Talk with people that are currently doing the job that you want to do. Talk to employers to learn about their opinion of the college you are planning to enroll in. If they have misgivings, you might want to consider a different university or a different program. Once you have completed a program, it would be very disappointing to learn that you still could not land the job that you want.
Are online colleges right for everyone? It really depends on the person's learning style and the amount of self-motivation they have. For some students, it is ideal. Others need more teacher interaction. Of course, there are universities that offer on line and traditional classes. Most institutions offer teacher/student interaction, even if it is by e-mail.
Busy people are usually attracted to distance learning, but you do need time to complete a program. Diploma mills offer instant online degrees or promise that very little time is required. But, the diploma that you would receive would be worthless. It takes time to earn a "real" degree.
Some people wonder if they have the self-motivation that it takes to complete this kind of program. Most people find that it requires less motivation to turn on the computer than it does to attend regular classes. Once thing is certain; online colleges offer the opportunity of advancement to people that could not achieve their goals in the traditional classroom environment.
About the Author:
William Westbrook is a career and vocational counselor who writes on changing careers, online colleges and online degree programs.
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