The technology of today’s world has given us many advances such as online banking and bill paying, instant communication with loved ones, and information at our fingertips. One of the most impressive uses of the newest technology is the development of distant education. Here are five pros and cons of distant education:
- It is possible to earn the degree you dreamed of without relocating to a city that has a college offering the program you are interested in.
- Online colleges provide links to libraries and fulltext bibliographic databases for use in researching topics for papers and additional reading. If you are located in a rural area or small town you do not need to be concerned about access to supplemental reading for your classes. .
- Most distant education moves at a faster pace. When you finish one class you are able to immediately enroll in the next class. There is generally no waiting for the next quarter or semester to start so you are able to finish a degree in less time than on a campus.
- Getting a degree from a distant learning program is generally more expensive than attending college on a campus because the credit hours are higher.
- Not all online programs are fully accredited. Make sure you thoroughly investigate before you enroll.