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Gabrielle O'Hare │ http://www.GoWowEvents.com/contact Today, the internet has grown into a veritable wealth of information for college seekers. From applying for financial aid to taking the courses online, everything is there. Moreover, students can obtain their degrees online from a variety of schools and universities that offer such courses. However, people are wondering how different the two methods, traditional and online education, are. They have been wondering if one is more beneficial than other is, or if one promotes better habits than the other does. One way or the other -- online and distance learning is becoming increasingly popular. The more obvious benefits of online education are convenience and flexibility. Although being present during a class allows you to take participation in any discussion going on, the fact that you can take the classes at your own time when taking a distance learning course can be vastly time saving. Firstly, you do not need to travel to classes daily, you just sit in front of your computer and learn! Secondly, if you are working, you will be able to take the classes in your own time, thus saving a significant amount of time. Moreover, when participating in a traditional course you have deadlines that need to be respected. However, online and distance learning allows you to complete these activities when you find the time, providing more than enough opportunities while still respecting an overall deadline. Is an online education truly comparable to the type of education a student would receive in an actual classroom? Many professionals in the field, as well as students who graduated and found jobs later on testify positively. One of the advantages that is being cited is that students collaborate more this way, relying on each other for additional material and help when faced with problems. Further many employers respect online degrees as much as a traditional college degree, so there is really no difference in the amount of education or respect a student will receive when attending an online college. Although traditional universities will never be eliminated, distance and online learning has recorded appropriate numbers that can validate the increasing popularity of such institutions. Students definitely need discipline and self-motivation to obtain the online degree successfully, but there is still the same level of help and support from teachers and students online when compared to traditional education. Moreover, internet college students are learning skills that will be beneficial to them in the workforce and beyond because of the way technology is evolving today. Because there are no significant differences in the two types of education systems, many people turn to online as it offers more flexibility and the convenience. Further, many seek advancement in their current workplaces through online degrees, as they are able to keep their job and study at the same time. http://www.gowowevents.com/blog/category/education-blog/

• published: 26 Feb 2014
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