What Are Some Diverse Issues With Online Learning?
Online learning is growing in popularity, but some people still have reservations about being able to earn a degree online. If you're considering earning an online degree, first consider some of the diverse issues with online learning.
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Internet Access
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Frequent Internet access is required. Students have to log into the course at least once per day, four to five days a week. Home-based Internet is a must as access in a public location may not be reliable enough.
Web Savvy
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Online learning requires basic computer expertise. Online learning involves navigating web pages, participation in discussion forums, sending attachments via email and uploading documents online.
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Motivated Learning
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With online learning, there isn't a regular schedule for attending class and handing in assignments. Therefore, it requires a lot of self-motivation from students.
Learning Styles
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There is no direct instruction. Online classes are better environments for people who work well independently and require little to no guidance when learning new material.
Personal Contacts
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Professor and peer interactions will be entirely online. Students do not meet regularly with their professor to get help.
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