subject: Benefits Od An Online Education [print this page] As the information age rolls on we are finding more and more universities that are willing to invest in the education of students who may not necessarily be in a position to attend classes at that particular university. The offerings are still somewhat limited but there are opportunities to earn associates, bachelors, and even master's degrees strictly though online course work. This is something that was virtually unheard of even a few years ago.
The same study also revealed that students are more likely to perform best during blended courses, wherein the elements of traditional and online classes are combined to facilitate learning. This of course is also welcomed by educators, especially those who are already doing the combination. The study showed that blending of online and traditional classes could be beneficial to both students and teachers. To students, they might not need to go out on several days and instead take learning into their own pace. For teachers, online teaching saves time and efforts, but the effectiveness still remains.
Even if a degree is not something you are necessarily seeking you might be amazed at the wide array of courses that are available for those interested in increasing their depth of knowledge on different issues from the comfort of their own homes.
I know that the idea of self-directed online learning opportunities appeal to me on many levels. These opportunities however, are not necessarily a good idea for everyone. We all learn in different manners and some of us learn best by actually being in the classroom and hearing what has to be said or from hands on experience. This type of learning is not necessarily possible when it comes to distance learning in an email or bulletin board type of environment, which is how many Internet classrooms operate.
Thus, it is just logical that online education is currently providing numerous opportunities. It is able to give people more opportunities and chances for experiential learning and flexibility, according to experts. This is important because most students are now aware that the best subjects and lessons are to be learned not within the confines of the classrooms. Internet classes help students make use of practical applications of lessons learned. This assertion should be a strong reason for colleges and universities to consider further utilizing of online education methods.
Individual attention. Online students often have more one on one interaction with their professors than students in a classroom. The online classroom is virtual and correspondence through email is essential in this particular learning environment. For this reason it is quite possible that your professors will know more about you and your learning patterns and needs than they will know about most of the students they see two or three times a week in their classrooms.
Education is obviously continuously evolving. It is not surprising that in a matter of years more graduate and undergraduate courses would be taught and facilitated online. Doing so would be beneficial both to students and to instructors as well. The Internet has really become an important venue for education.
