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"Once upon a time, educators recoiled from the idea of online education. How could classes taken over a computer possibly provide the same benefit to students as those taken in person? As technology has improved and more reputable educational institutions have embraced online learning over the past few years, many of the early criticisms lobbied at online learning have been well challenged.
Over a third of all higher education students are taking at least one of their courses online, and more than 12% are enrolled in online courses exclusively. Clearly students, professors, and colleges are all coming around to the idea of distance education.
Online courses do come with their own share of challenges though. Some students may find that in spite of dreams of earning a degree in their pajamas, being an online student isn’t actually for them. If you’re intent on giving online learning a try, making sure you’re prepared for what to expect can make a big difference. These tips can help.
1. Be picky about the program you choose.
Online learning long got a bad rap due to the prevalence of for-profit colleges working in the space. Many of these schools aren’t accredited, and charge considerably more than their nonprofit counterparts for lower-quality results. If you want to be successful as an online student, the most important decision you have to make is picking a good school. Our online college reports can help, but supplement them with some of your own research to make sure that the school you choose is not just well respected, but also the right fit for you."
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