Online vs. Traditional Education
Ashley L. Hunter
Post University
Online vs. Traditional Education
Online education may seem like it is an easy and undervalued way of obtaining an individual’s education. After years of continuous testing and studies, online learning is progressively gaining acceptance by more individual’s around the world. Online education is becoming more of an acceptable and productive way for an individual to further their education. Various studies suggest that online learning is actually a more efficient and effective way for individuals to learn. The following argumentative research of information is meant to illuminate and inform the differences between online and traditional education.
The number of individual’s enrolling for online educational programs continues to grow at a rapid rate. Choosing an education that is beneficial for your schedule and your family’s is essential when making a commitment to further your knowledge with an educational atmosphere. Online education and traditional education can both be very expensive. There are several ways when taking online classes an individual can save time and money. Online education does not require you to have to travel, pay for gas, parking fees or any form of transportation cost.
Once an individual has decided upon a field of study to obtain their degree in, then it time to consider where their textbooks will come from. Most generally when taking classes online an individual’s textbook can be downloaded for free directly from the internet instead of purchasing an expensive text book. In some cases some online universities will charge a small fee for downloading textbooks. Important information to keep in mind is financial aid packages are not only available for traditional classes but for online classes as well.
Convenience is probably the number one reason for the huge growth in the online education environment over the last several years. When you take courses...