Online Study is cheaper and faster than brick and mortar college but how do they stack up otherwise?
(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 25, 2009 ) Fort Lauderdale, FL – “How competitive is an online degree in the job market compared to the traditional degrees?” This debate has been going on for far too long and that is why the United States Department of Education conducted a study to put to rest the curious minds of many. Results from the 12-year study revealed that online degrees which are as a result of online classes and examinations are somewhat more effective than the traditional degrees which are as a result of face-to-face tuition. Online classes are convenient, interactive, interesting (due to the audio, video etc materials used in teaching) and the fact that one has direct access to an assigned professor or lecturer makes it far much more effective than traditional face-to-face classes.
Sheila Danzig, founder of Degree.com, http://www.Degree.com, the Internet’s premier online study portal states that many people have been skeptical as to why it is cheaper yet more convenient to get an online degree than traditional ones; the answer is simple — all you have to pay for is tuition and study two hours a day when you are free. Other implicit costs such as accommodation which take the largest share under ‘fees’ are scraped off the total you are supposed to pay because you operate from the comfort of your home.
Other advantages of on line studies (and classes include):
- Students can work from any location and at convenient time – this is commonly referred to as the JIT (Just-In-Time) benefit.
- Easily updated – The sessions are especially easy to maintain as relevant and up-to-date material are just uploaded onto the server.
- It is self paced – The e-learner is able to read a certain topic several times so as to grasp the concept before moving on to the next.
- Lead to better grasp of subject area – Due to the various content of e-sessions like; video, charts, graphs, one is able to commit to memory better and recall with ease.
The truth is that online degrees are not considered lesser degrees in the job market compared to traditional degrees. In some fields, e.g. IT degree, online degrees are considered as having much more value. Studies have shown that they are being accepted world wide as comparable to brick and mortar programs as long as they are fully accredited.
