Online learning is a growing part of pedagogical practice, and has distinct benefits over traditional classroom learning. For example, online learning opens up educational opportunities for a greater number of people, potentially eliminating barriers of socioeconomic class or geography for personal and professional development. Online learning also fosters independence, and creates more flexible educational opportunities. In most cases, online learning is more cost-effective than traditional learning and puts education within the reach of greater numbers of people around the world. However, surveys indicate that online learning is not perceived of as positively as traditional classes (Lederman 1, para. 1). Some of the perceived drawbacks with online learning include the perception of less academically rigorous classes, and less qualified instructors, and less applicability of the degree in the job market (Lederman, Doug, Table 1). Although online learning can potentially be less academically rigorous with less perceived value versus a traditional learning environment, the benefits such as flexibility and cost-effectiveness far outweigh the drawbacks. One of the most important benefits of online learning is flexibility. The flexibility built into online learning is not just related to the time students spend on their studies,...
In the Gallup poll cited by Lederman (Table 1), respondents claimed that online learning is preferable to classroom-based learning in that there are wider ranges of curricula. Online learning often entails greater geographic and time flexibility. Students can take online classes from anywhere, allowing people living in rural regions to avoid long commutes, or enabling people with families to continue working while also taking classes. The flexibility of study means that students no longer need to commit to showing up at a specific day and time, instead choosing to study after work or in their spare time.Works Cited
Lederman, Doug. “What Do We Have Against Online Classes?” Inside Higher Education, Oct 16, 2013.
Persistence (also called retention) is defined as remaining enrolled in the institution, presumably until degree attainment or completion. Online courses can help students achieve this, because they provide options for learning that were previously not available to them (Drennan, Kennedy, & Pisarski, 2005). Satisfying and rewarding interactions with the formal and informal academic and social systems of the institution lead to greater integration and persistence (Tinto, 1975). However, teachers of
Students should consider online education, because there are many advantages to it. Littlefield (2014) notes several key advantages to online education, including flexibility, good networking opportunities, open scheduling, pacing, savings, teaching and testing options, and effectiveness. Several of these are advantages even though they are normally considered positive traits of a traditional school structure. This paper will investigate these claims to provide the reader with a compelling argument that online
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