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Online Education

Online Education

By

Majed Al-Salem & Ahmed Alanazi

MAJED AL-SALEM

MARIANA

AHMED ALANAZI

VERO

10 ADVANTAGES TO TAKING ONLINE CLASSES

Taking classes online is a popular way for working

professionals to have the chance to earn a degree at

their own pace. People who take online

classes usually are looking for career advancement,

career changes, or just want to finish a degree progr

am they started at another college. There are hundre

ds of

online programs and

online schools to choose from, making it easier than

ever before for prospective students to find the right

one

.

Earning a degree from an online college can

possibly lead to a promotion and/or salary increase,

or prepare you for a new career. Even though

classroom learning may be considered more

traditional, online education is beneficial in its own

right. Below are 10 advantages to online learning.

1- Degree Programs and Classes Offered There are a variety of

degree programs and single classes offered through online colleges.

Being able to choose from many different programs allows prospective

students to find a program that will suit their needs. These days,

programs such as business management, nursing,

computer programming, marketing, communications, and

human resources management are just a few that are available online.

Additionally, students can also choose from various types of

degrees depending on previous educational attainment. Associate,

bachelor's, master's, MBA, J.D., and

Ph.D. degrees can all be earned online.

2- Lower Costs It is not uncommon for tuition at online schools to be

lower than that of a traditional school, although this is certainly not

true of all online programs. In addition, costs associated with things

like commuting or typical classroom supplies are not relevant in an

online learning environment, therefore, lowering overall costs.

Furthermore, students might not have to worry about rising textbook

prices as some programs may not require them or provide reading

materials online. Commonly, students are able to download all

materials needed for their classes, including lectures, assignments,

additional notes, and other materials.

3- No Sitting in a ClassroomSince all classes are online, students

will not have to attend classes. Lectures and other materials are

electronically sent to the student who will then read them, prepare

to take quizzes, and complete assignments. Students will never have

to visit a classroom. For those working full time, this will save time,

simplify studying, and make scheduling events in their lives much

easier. Students will also not have to find parking spaces, leave

work early to go to class, or miss important family time.

4- Choosing Study Times Students will be able to

plan their study time around the rest of their day

instead of the other way around. It is the student's

choice whether or not studying at nighttime or in the

morning is best for them. It is recommended that

students try to develop a

study routine if they can. Having to

work and attend classes at the same time can be very s

tressful. Online classes remove the stress by allowing s

tudents to learn when it is convenient for them.

5- Flexibility in Completing Assignments Schedules

may not be as strict when taking classes online. Students

can work on and complete assignments when they are

ready and at their own pace. As long as they complete the

assignments required by the deadline, they will be fine.

In addition, students usually are not penalized for turning

in assignments early if they wish to work ahead to

accommodate a business trip or family vacation.

6- Options When Returning to the Workplace

For parents who have children, but plan on returning

to the workplace in the near future, earning a

degree while taking care of children will help them

stay informed about changes in their former career.

If they are trying a new career, they will be able to

perform the job requirements of the related position.

7- Balance a Job and Class Even though someone desires to

go back to school, it doesn't mean that they want to leave their

current job. Online degree programs make it so that they don't

have to. Students will be able to go to work during the day and

study at nighttime. Many people go to night school after work to

participate in evening classes and are exhausted by the time

they get home each night. Online classes provide the same

instruction without the exhaustion, commute, or unnecessary

hassle.

8- Avoid Adverse Weather Conditions During

snowstorms and thunderstorms, colleges may

cancel classes. When colleges cancel classes,

those classes sometimes have to be made up. This

may cause the semester to run longer or the class

may run longer in some cases. This can hurt

students who are on a tight schedule and can't

afford delays in their schooling. For those who

work and have families, every second counts.

People who learn online do not have to worry

about cancelled classes.

9- Specialized Degree Programs In many online

degree programs, students are not required to take

elective classes unless required by their major. This

allows students to focus on and study specifically

what they need to learn for their job. For many

students who want to just learn information relevant

to their major, online degree programs work best, as

this approach will save time and help students earn

their degree faster.

10 - Transfer Credits Students can also choose to

earn some of their college credits online and some in

a traditional college setting. For college students

who want to attend summer classes, but who live too

far from their colleges or have to work summer jobs,

taking online classes from an accredited college and

transferring the credits to their primary college is a

good idea. Students will be able to earn college credi

t while still enjoying their summer vacation or fulfilli

ng the responsibilities of their seasonal jobs.

These are just a few of the many advantages of

taking online classes. People who enroll in online

degree programs are able to manage their time,

learn the materials that are presented, and complete

assignments on their own schedules. While it might

not be for everyone, this type of learning helps many

people learn faster, retain more information, and

earn a degree which otherwise would not be

possible.

Thank you