| Let's cut right to the chase: there is at least one major | | | | education may not be completely satisfactory to him. |
| advantage and disadvantage of distance learning. The | | | | This is because online learning providers tend to be |
| biggest advantage is simply convenience. If you never | | | | very pragmatic in what they offer; in short, they |
| finished college, for example, and it's holding your | | | | basically tailor their programs to fit the job market. So, |
| prospects back at work for a salary increase, but you | | | | some interesting areas of study will not be offered |
| can't quit your job to devote the time to finish your | | | | because they are not seen as relevant to immediate |
| degree, or because you have family commitments, | | | | employment prospects. |
| then being able to enroll at an online school and | | | | Another of the advantages and disadvantages of |
| complete course work from the comfort of your | | | | online education has to do with the individual's learning |
| home in the evenings is ideal. | | | | style. Some students benefit from a traditional |
| Of course, there are other advantages too. Distance | | | | classroom environment -- where in person interaction |
| learning saves time and gas because there is no | | | | contributes to the experience -- while others do not. |
| commute to the local campus. People who could not | | | | You'll need to do an honest assessment of which kind |
| otherwise pursue a degree because of time or | | | | of person you are. |
| geographic contraints can attend classes from their | | | | There are a few other things to look at when |
| computer at home. | | | | comparing the advantages and disadvantages of |
| Advantage and Disadvantage of Distance Learning | | | | online learning. One example is that online education |
| Some of the advantages and disadvantages of online | | | | providers typically offer a lower student to instructor |
| education have to do with cost. One potential | | | | ratio than traditional schools. Many have successful job |
| disadvantage is cost: some online learning degree | | | | placement programs, too. |
| programs can cost a pretty penny, but luckily financing | | | | On the other hand, traditional colleges have research |
| is available. On the other hand, if you pick the right | | | | labs and tenured professors, whereas online education |
| schools -- which we discuss at our website below -- | | | | is generally (but not always) comprised of part-time |
| you can get a quality degree at a very reasonable | | | | instructors and there are no research labs. |
| tuition price. | | | | Just as with any university or college, some online |
| Another cost consideration has to do with employer | | | | education providers are better than others. |
| reimbursement. Some employers will actually provide | | | | Prospective students can check for accreditation with |
| reimbursement for distance learning degrees since | | | | the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or our |
| they want their employees to become more educated, | | | | website for a list of the best ones. |
| develop skills, and stay with their company for the long | | | | Just a few short years ago, distance learning was |
| haul. | | | | seen as unorthodox and inferior but has come a long |
| However, some companies will limit the amount they | | | | way in that time. Indeed, nowadays even traditional |
| will cover for your continuing education. It will depend | | | | colleges and universities have caught on to the |
| on the company you work for if you are currently | | | | importance of convenience to students and often |
| employed and it's definitely worth checking out to see | | | | offer distance learning courses. |
| how much they will cover and how much they won't. | | | | Although the debate over the advantage and |
| Another of the advantage and disadvantage of | | | | disadvantage of distance learning still continues to this |
| distance learning to the student has to do with courses | | | | day, for the most part, it is accepted as a viable way |
| that are offered. If a student is interested in academic | | | | to earn that advanced degree and improve one's life. |
| subjects -- such as philosophy -- then an online | | | | |