Why Do Students Like Online Learning?

The biggest advantage that online learning offers is the freedom to pursue it literally anywhere and at any time. Online learning includes the same high-quality instruction and course content provided in our on-campus courses, but in a format that addresses the academic needs of students who are seeking further education but are unable to participate in on-campus courses and programs.

You can come to class whenever it's convenient for you. You choose when and where you participate in class. Learn at home, at work, or wherever you have access to a computer and the Internet. Instead, you decide when to participate in weekly lectures, coursework, and discussions. Instructor scheduled due dates give you necessary structure, but allow you great flexibility. You will no longer have to commute to campus, take off work, or arrange for childcare in order to attend class.

• The instructor is usually a full-time faculty member and is willing to personally assist you. He or she develops the curriculum, conducts the class, gives the assignments, answers questions, leads discussions, and assigns grades.
  
• You can enter the course site 24 hours a day / 7 days a week from wherever you have access to the World Wide Web.
  
• The course web site will contain syllabus, lectures, threaded discussions, e-mail groups, and academic resources.
  
• You'll probably want to logon at least once a day.
  
• Classes rarely have more than 25 students.
  
• Each course has a specific begin & end date. Courses begin the first day of each semester (unless noted otherwise).
  
• You'll spend an average of 10-15 hours a week on coursework.
  
• Most courses have weekly assignments that can be submitted online.
  
• Most Exams can be taken online depending upon the course.
  
• Students are of all ages, and most are working professionals.
  
• You have direct, one-to-one communication with your instructor and fellow students.

Internet courses offered are hosted by a web-course system called Blackboard. Each course has its own secure Blackboard website that contains all the content and tools for the course, including course materials, a course calendar, course announcements, as well as assignments and assessments.

With over 4 million students are enrolled in online schools and universities (and that number is growing 30% per year).