College: Online, on campus or both?

A few years ago, I started back to school. Most of my classes were in the classroom. I feel like I learn better if I listen, because I usually remember what is said. I have taken online classes, but you haven't as much support this way. Like no classmates to confer with after hours. It's really hard to get ahold of the teacher, too. Mostly online is do it yourself type work, you have to be really motivated to keep it going. My tuition was the same online as it was on campus. I've never heard any negative about online degree vs. campus degree. If online is your only option, do it. It will be well worth it! Good Luck!

Online education is ok only for the sake of getting a degree not for the practical use. In the present world what matters is the communication, interaction, team spirit, coordination. Your technical skill matters only for 30% of the performance assessment. These skills you will be able to incorporate only if you go for classroom learning. So whatever convenience the technology may provide human factor always plays an indespinsible role in persons growth.

When I was going to college I took classes both on campus and online. Some students do well with online classes, but you have to be motivated and work well on your own because you don't have anyone there to guide you through things all of the time. Basically, the information is posted on a messageboard, and you read and submit assignments either via the messageboard, pm or email. At least this is the way it worked with all of the online classes that I took. If you are taking online classes, you may have a difficult time getting in touch with your instructor at times. I didn't have that problem because I was also attending campus classes at the same time and had the same instructor for one of my other classes, but my daughter had a terrible time getting through to one of her instructors at a different college. If you need help with an assignment and can't contact your instructor, it may mean trouble. As for price, it made no difference at the college that I attended. I am not sure if it makes a difference elsewhere. I also am uncertain about the quality of the degree. Which type of classes are right for you depends greatly on your learning style. Some people learn better by hearing lectures, while others learn better by reading or by hands on experience. Personally, I preferred the classroom experience for many of my classes because the instructor was there to explain things to me if I didn't understand them, but if it was a subject where I didn't feel that I would need a lot of help, the online classes were generally just as good. As I said though, my main concern would be to make certain that you will be able to contact the instructor if necessary.