Online College: Definition, Pros and Cons (2)

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Online College: Definition, Pros and Cons For some people, there are some things that can hinder them to attend a traditional college in regard to the expensive cost and strict scheduling system. In this case, Online College may be the solution to solve the problems. What is Online College? Online College is a modern education system that allows students to get an Online Degree without the obligation of being physically present on campus. The conducted courses on this Online Lecturing system can be fully distance learning, blended (face to face lecturing combined with distance learning) or hybrid. There are other terms referring to this Online College system, such as distance learning, Online Learning, and distance education. What makes Online College different from traditional college Actually, both online and traditional college systems have the same major purpose, which is: to provide education and also the degree to their students. Although they aim the same goal, they are still different in many aspects. Online Education is often defined as a process of formally educating students in which the students and their instructors do not always see face to face in the same place during the lesson. Unlike the traditional education in which you are supposed to attend the class physically and should be present during the exams, in Online Education, most or even all lectures and exams are conducted online. Therefore, the process of exchanging the information with your peers and lecturers in an Online Course will be very different from that of a traditional course. The feedback from lecturers will usually be given through audio clips or written feedback that tends to be longer than that of the traditional lectures. Another difference between online and traditional educations is the fact that the former one is considered to be more flexible than the later. Pros and cons of an Online College system There are various opinions regarding the Online College system that offers not only several advantages, but also some undeniable weaknesses at the same time. Here are some pros and cons of the system that you should consider before joining the program. Pros Flexible You can still attend the classes no matter where you are or how far you live, as long as you have an access to the internet. Besides, you can also get the opportunity to decide the schedule of when you will take the Online Classes. Inexpensive Online College definitely cost lower than the traditional one, because you do not need to spend the fee for room, board and other campus facilities. Besides, you also do not need to spend extra money for transportation, meal, etc. Shorter period of study Usually, the students of Online Education get their degrees in a shorter period of time than those of the traditional one. Enhance writing ability Since most of the interaction and assignment are done online, you are demanded to write a lot. Automatically, your writing ability will be brushed up by the time you attend the Online Lectures. Unique and democratic In an Online Course you are demanded to actively participate in every discussion. Here, you will be encouraged to convey your opinion, give reviews and give comments. Cons The students should be highly motivated. The students have limited opportunity to face their peers and professors. The students will not experience the campus-life. The students should have the needed technology. The students might encounter misconception. Not all majors are covered online. Those are some of the pros and cons of the Online College that you need to consider when you want to give Online College a try. Finish Your Degree by Enrolling in Online College. If you are adult who had experience of college before but you do not get a degree, then you can decide to finish your study by applying an Online College. You might not know that there so many Online Colleges which provide adult leaner’s who want to transfer their credit and reach a degree in lesser time than 4 years of traditional program. However, there are many things that you have to do to complete your degree in Online College. Ensure that online program is suit with your lifestyle. You should know that successful students have to balance their online class along with other responsibilities. It means that you should learn materials by yourself without a professor who gives you motivation and instruction. Besides that, you should have advanced reading and writing skills, because online programs require reading and writing frequently. If you do not have these skills then you might be overwhelmed, even you are excel in this subject. Choose your credit transfer properly. If you are an adult learner, you might want to apply into a college that can accept your transfer credit. You can consider applying to one of big colleges, or you can ask recommendation. There are many Online Colleges were accredited regionally and provide you with more flexible policies. Before you apply it, it’s important to know information related to requirements and credibility as well. Select a major You can choose your previous major or learn new things. Keep in mind that you have many things in your transfer credit, means that if you choose new major then you need more time to complete your degree. However, there are several specific fast programs that you can choose. Generic major might not your best option because it requires more training time in specific field. Submit your transcripts After you are accepted in online program, then you should submit all of your previous transcripts that sent to the admission office. Most of colleges might not accept personal copies of your transcripts. Keep in mind that you should be clear enough related to requirement information. You can ask review clarification. After submit your transcript for review above, then you can ask many questions or concerns that you had. If you are sure that specific class must be counted into certain requirement, then you can ask for clarification to save your time. Finish the online courses. You do not have to worry because your counselor will provide anything that you have to know during your Online College. You can follow them and you are stepping ahead to get your college degree. We all know that back to campus being an adult learner can be so challenging. If you are not self-motivated enough, then you might get hard time while finishing your degree. As you are trying to earn your degree, ensure that you pay attention on overlooked source, attendance. You need time commitment and skill to balance your time as well. However, there are benefits that you can get and make you easier. As long as you have internet connection, then you are able to access your course.

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