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We should take advantage of the good goods available to us, and the Internet is certainly one of the best resources of all times.

Naturally, everything that breaks paradigms shocks people's opinions but I believe that they eventually get used and make the most of what technology can offer...

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I am a fan of online learning as I truly believe that it makes learning far more accessible. However, some of the described benefits are simplistic and not always true: (1) Anonymity is the opposite of bonding with fellow online learners. You can't sanitize all of your personal information and expect others to feel as though they know you. (2) While it is certainly cheaper for the reasons suggested, it is not as if childcare is not a concern. You cannot expect to participate fully in an online class while young children are in your care. (3) Continuous content availability is certainly an advantage, but it's not as if we have the time to go over lengthy videos if we didn't take proper notes or learn the content the first time. I am not trying to criticize online learning - on the contrary, I am very glad technology is being used in this field. Accessibility to education is extremely important. I just feel that recognizing that some of the "advantages" are not always so is important. :)

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I am a fan of online learning as I truly believe that it makes learning far more accessible. However, some of the described benefits are simplistic and not always true: (1) Anonymity is the opposite of bonding with fellow online learners. You can't sanitize all of your personal information and expect others to feel as though they know you. (2) While it is certainly cheaper for the reasons suggested, it is not as if childcare is not a concern. You cannot expect to participate fully in an online class while young children are in your care. (3) Continuous content availability is certainly an advantage, but it's not as if we have the time to go over lengthy videos if we didn't take proper notes or learn the content the first time. I am not trying to criticize online learning - on the contrary, I am very glad technology is being used in this field. Accessibility to education is extremely important. I just feel that recognizing that some of the "advantages" are not always so is important. :)

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1. It is very interesting
2. It is time saving
3. It is flexible
4. Lots of information can be searched to secure knowledge.
5. Any time anywhere learning can be secured.

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Students are active contributors to the learning content. As an online learner I have the opportunity to enrich the content more easily than in a F2F setting.

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5 Benefits of Online Learning:
1. You can learn whatever you want!
2. Comfort.
3. Online courses look great on a resume.
4. Self-paced learning.
5. Lower costs.

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There are several problems with the traditional system of education. First of all, you need to pay thousands of dollars per term to attend a prestigious school. With all those budget cuts, busy classrooms, and course shortages, you won't always get the chance to study exactly what you want.

It's no wonder why millions of students from all around the world opt for online degree programs or take at least one college course through an online platform. Online learning has to be the greatest revolution in contemporary education. It made a huge change in the system and opened great opportunities for everyone who wants to learn something.

Nevertheless, online education is still related to stereotypes. People often think that online students are not smart enough for a traditional college or university, they are lazy, and they don't get "real" degrees. These claims discourage many people from taking online courses, so they get stuck in the traditional educational system that consumes a huge deal of money, nerves, and years of their lives.

Allow us to explain why online learning is more awesome than you think. We have 5 advantages of online learning that will make you reconsider your attitude towards this type of education.

Advantages Of Online Learning

1. You can learn whatever you want!

You can pick the program of your dreams in traditional education, too, but that would involve traveling away from home, living in a completely unknown city, and struggling in an extremely competitive learning environment. With online education, you can take any program or course present in traditional four-year universities.

For example, let's say you're mostly interested in neuroscience. All it takes is a Google search for such online course, and you'll easily find the online programs offered by some of the most prestigious universities from all around the world. You can take such a course even if you have no aspirations to apply that knowledge in your future profession, but you're simply curious to discover new interests and understand how the human brain works. The great variety of online programs and courses is a huge advantage of this type of education. It doesn't matter where you live and what you want to study - you can always find a suitable course or even a degree program that you can follow from home.

2. Comfort.

Forget about attending classes for hours, sitting in an uncomfortable chair, and suffering from back pain by the end of the day. You will not be bound to physical class session when you opt for online education. All lectures and needed materials are provided via online platforms, so you'll easily access them from the comfort of your home. You will not take public transport to get to campus, you won't have to spend money on gas for your car, you won't have to get up early to get dressed for class... the list of conveniences goes on and on.

Comfort is a strong advantage, but it can go both ways. You mustn't allow yourself to get too comfortable when studying from home, so it would be best to abandon the couch for few hours a day and set up an inspirational studying environment in your home. All you need is a large desk and a nice, comfortable chair.
3. Online courses look great on a resume.
It doesn't matter where your career stands at this moment; an online program will always look good on your resume. It will show potential employers that you're committed to learning and you're eager to obtain more knowledge and new skills. Hiring managers don't see online degrees as inferior to traditional ones. A degree is a degree. If you obtain an online degree from a prestigious university, you'll boost your career with the speed of light. You will certainly become a better candidate for a job promotion, and your resume will look much better when you apply for new positions.

4. Self-paced learning.

When you start browsing through interesting online courses and programs, you'll notice the Self-Paced label on most of them. What does this mean? Self-paced learning means that the students can start completing the targets at any time, and he can arrange a learning schedule that meets his individual needs. When you enroll in a traditional college program, you'll have to forget about work, hobbies, and even family. In such setting, studying has to be a priority. That's why many single parents and people who work decide to forget all about their dreams to get a higher degree.

A self-paced system enables them to make progress with rhythm that suits them. This type of system does not require attending live sessions; you can access the materials at any time that works for you. If you have to work or take care of your home and children during the day, you can study at night. That's an advantage the traditional educational system cannot beat.

5. Lower costs.

The fact that online programs are cheaper when compared to the ones held in a traditional campus setting is enough to convince you to consider them. The average tuition for online courses depends on multiple factors, so it varies from one program to another. If, for example, you want to enroll in the Big Data Specialization program provided by University California, San Diego through Coursera, you'll pay $399. You also have an option to pay $49 per course. Financial Aid is available for learners who cannot afford this fee, so that's something you should always keep in mind.

We saved the best part for last: many online courses are completely free of charge. MIT, for example, offers all course materials online without any charges. Free courses don't usually come with certificate of completion, but they are still more than useful for anyone who wants to learn from prestigious educators.

Online Education Is Totally Worth The Effort

Online courses and degree programs are more convenient and cheaper than their counterparts in traditional education. Those are the two main advantages of online learning that lead many students to opt for online platforms when they want to earn a degree or certificate.
The best thing about online learning is that you can learn in a relaxed manner even if you don't want to get certified. You only need passion for learning and a quick online search that will take you to the right course. From that point on, you will be the master of your own education.

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It is quite enjoyable to learn with people worldwide. I only study when I'm free. I learn from many other people who could not be my classmates in face to learning environment.

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It is quite enjoyable to learn with people worldwide. I only study when I'm free. I learn from many other people who could not be my classmates in face to learning environment.

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self paced
location independent
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It places you at the same level in your career globally. You are not limited by your environment since your peers are global

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There is a long list of benefits online environment can offer to learners. In terms of facilitating learning, the leading benefit, I think, is the delayed requirement of responding to the content and questions or learning activities. this gives learner more time to study, to reflect thoroughly about their learning and well prepare their responses to questions and activities, including communicating, sharing or debating with peers. This potentially help a good learning outcomes.

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Online learning improves technological skills, encourages self directed learning, allows for social interaction with diverse group of individuals and fosters maturity, commitment and responsibility among learners. They can also learn at their own pace anytime

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- It's easy to access
- Flexible - you can study as long as you want and at the convenient time
- Multicultural
- Often free of charge

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The autonomy in online learning is making the content relevant and increase motivation

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The biggest advantage I find with online learning is the flexibility that it provides. I can complete course work no matter where I am (work, home or in-transit) and when best suits my busy schedule. Below is an infographic I found on LinkedIn. Click here to view the article.

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Benefits = self-paced + quiet + the wide spectrum of ideas and styles + learning about the complete unknown + zero stress

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1.      I can go Training no matter where I live

2.      I can do it at the time that suits me

3.      I can find intriguing courses that I could not find where I live

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I think the flexibility is the most valuable benefit for me. I can have my own agenda when and where I do the online course. I will also mention the possibility of repeating and learning from others in the Learning environment.

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In late January, Susan Dynarski, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, published an article in the New York Times calling the value of online education into question. Dynarski concludes, "The weakest students are hurt most by the online format." Given that the weakest students are often those who are already disadvantaged when they enter the school system, Dynarski's conclusions are troubling, but are they actually true?

To support her position that students who are already disadvantaged are not served by online courses, Dynarski cites several studies completed over the past five years. The first study she cites is a 2015 study published in the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness. In this case, researchers randomly assigned 1,224 ninth graders who failed algebra in 17 Chicago public high schools to take either an online or face-to-face algebra recovery course. The researchers found, "Compared to students in face-to-face credit recovery, students in online credit recovery reported that the course was more difficult, were less likely to recover credit, and scored lower on an algebra post test." In her New York Times article, Dynarski contrasts the results of the Chicago study with the results of another recent study carried out with rural students in Maine and Vermont. Unlike the Chicago cohort, which was comprised of students attempting to recover a credit they failed to achieve during the school year, the students in Maine and Vermont were working above their level and looking to move ahead. In this case, the online students excelled.

According to Dynarski, these studies point to a broader trend and one to which anyone invested in online learning should be paying close attention: "Online education is still in its youth. Many approaches are possible, and some may ultimately benefit students with deep and diverse needs. As of now, however, the evidence is clear. For advanced learners, online classes are a terrific option, but academically challenged students need a classroom with a teacher's support."

Notably, Dynarski also cites a recently released study by the Brookings Institute that reports similar findings at the postsecondary level. Using data from the DeVry Institute, the Brookings' study found: "Students taking the course in-person earned roughly a B- grade (2.8) on average while if they had taken it online, they would have earned a C (2.4). Additionally, taking a course online reduces a student's GPA the following term by 0.15 points; and, if we look only at the next term GPA for courses in the same subject area or courses for which the course in question is a pre-requisite, we find larger drops of 0.42 points and 0.32 points respectively, providing evidence that students learned less in the online setting."

While Dynarksi's argument is certainly worth taking seriously into account, as she recognizes, online education is still in its youth and so too is evidence on its impacts. One issue she does not address is competency-based learning. Indeed, when online learning is coupled with competency-based learning, the results are notably different.

As emphasized by the U.S. Department of Education, "By enabling students to master skills at their own pace, competency-based learning systems help to save both time and money. Depending on the strategy pursued, competency-based systems also create multiple pathways to graduation, make better use of technology, support new staffing patterns that utilize teacher skills and interests differently, take advantage of learning opportunities outside of school hours and walls, and help identify opportunities to target interventions to meet the specific learning needs of students. Each of these presents an opportunity to achieve greater efficiency and increase productivity."

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In late January, Susan Dynarski, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, published an article in the New York Times calling the value of online education into question. Dynarski concludes, "The weakest students are hurt most by the online format." Given that the weakest students are often those who are already disadvantaged when they enter the school system, Dynarski's conclusions are troubling, but are they actually true?

To support her position that students who are already disadvantaged are not served by online courses, Dynarski cites several studies completed over the past five years. The first study she cites is a 2015 study published in the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness. In this case, researchers randomly assigned 1,224 ninth graders who failed algebra in 17 Chicago public high schools to take either an online or face-to-face algebra recovery course. The researchers found, "Compared to students in face-to-face credit recovery, students in online credit recovery reported that the course was more difficult, were less likely to recover credit, and scored lower on an algebra post test." In her New York Times article, Dynarski contrasts the results of the Chicago study with the results of another recent study carried out with rural students in Maine and Vermont. Unlike the Chicago cohort, which was comprised of students attempting to recover a credit they failed to achieve during the school year, the students in Maine and Vermont were working above their level and looking to move ahead. In this case, the online students excelled.

According to Dynarski, these studies point to a broader trend and one to which anyone invested in online learning should be paying close attention: "Online education is still in its youth. Many approaches are possible, and some may ultimately benefit students with deep and diverse needs. As of now, however, the evidence is clear. For advanced learners, online classes are a terrific option, but academically challenged students need a classroom with a teacher's support."

Notably, Dynarski also cites a recently released study by the Brookings Institute that reports similar findings at the postsecondary level. Using data from the DeVry Institute, the Brookings' study found: "Students taking the course in-person earned roughly a B- grade (2.8) on average while if they had taken it online, they would have earned a C (2.4). Additionally, taking a course online reduces a student's GPA the following term by 0.15 points; and, if we look only at the next term GPA for courses in the same subject area or courses for which the course in question is a pre-requisite, we find larger drops of 0.42 points and 0.32 points respectively, providing evidence that students learned less in the online setting."

While Dynarksi's argument is certainly worth taking seriously into account, as she recognizes, online education is still in its youth and so too is evidence on its impacts. One issue she does not address is competency-based learning. Indeed, when online learning is coupled with competency-based learning, the results are notably different.

As emphasized by the U.S. Department of Education, "By enabling students to master skills at their own pace, competency-based learning systems help to save both time and money. Depending on the strategy pursued, competency-based systems also create multiple pathways to graduation, make better use of technology, support new staffing patterns that utilize teacher skills and interests differently, take advantage of learning opportunities outside of school hours and walls, and help identify opportunities to target interventions to meet the specific learning needs of students. Each of these presents an opportunity to achieve greater efficiency and increase productivity."

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In late January, Susan Dynarski, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, published an article in the New York Times calling the value of online education into question. Dynarski concludes, "The weakest students are hurt most by the online format." Given that the weakest students are often those who are already disadvantaged when they enter the school system, Dynarski's conclusions are troubling, but are they actually true?

To support her position that students who are already disadvantaged are not served by online courses, Dynarski cites several studies completed over the past five years. The first study she cites is a 2015 study published in the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness. In this case, researchers randomly assigned 1,224 ninth graders who failed algebra in 17 Chicago public high schools to take either an online or face-to-face algebra recovery course. The researchers found, "Compared to students in face-to-face credit recovery, students in online credit recovery reported that the course was more difficult, were less likely to recover credit, and scored lower on an algebra post test." In her New York Times article, Dynarski contrasts the results of the Chicago study with the results of another recent study carried out with rural students in Maine and Vermont. Unlike the Chicago cohort, which was comprised of students attempting to recover a credit they failed to achieve during the school year, the students in Maine and Vermont were working above their level and looking to move ahead. In this case, the online students excelled.

According to Dynarski, these studies point to a broader trend and one to which anyone invested in online learning should be paying close attention: "Online education is still in its youth. Many approaches are possible, and some may ultimately benefit students with deep and diverse needs. As of now, however, the evidence is clear. For advanced learners, online classes are a terrific option, but academically challenged students need a classroom with a teacher's support."

Notably, Dynarski also cites a recently released study by the Brookings Institute that reports similar findings at the postsecondary level. Using data from the DeVry Institute, the Brookings' study found: "Students taking the course in-person earned roughly a B- grade (2.8) on average while if they had taken it online, they would have earned a C (2.4). Additionally, taking a course online reduces a student's GPA the following term by 0.15 points; and, if we look only at the next term GPA for courses in the same subject area or courses for which the course in question is a pre-requisite, we find larger drops of 0.42 points and 0.32 points respectively, providing evidence that students learned less in the online setting."

While Dynarksi's argument is certainly worth taking seriously into account, as she recognizes, online education is still in its youth and so too is evidence on its impacts. One issue she does not address is competency-based learning. Indeed, when online learning is coupled with competency-based learning, the results are notably different.

As emphasized by the U.S. Department of Education, "By enabling students to master skills at their own pace, competency-based learning systems help to save both time and money. Depending on the strategy pursued, competency-based systems also create multiple pathways to graduation, make better use of technology, support new staffing patterns that utilize teacher skills and interests differently, take advantage of learning opportunities outside of school hours and walls, and help identify opportunities to target interventions to meet the specific learning needs of students. Each of these presents an opportunity to achieve greater efficiency and increase productivity."

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being able to work from anywhere at anytime. It is great for multi-taskers.

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Benefits
Flexibility to work on schooling at my own pace.

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Although there are many benefit an online learning environment can offer, the leading or the most beneficial one, in terms of pedagogy, is the asynchronous communication, by which learners can study the content again and again for better understanding, and can have enough time to reflect before respond to any community work or learning activities, hence improve the success rate.

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Accessibility, costs, flexibility/convenience, asynchronous availability, learning from and with a large network, being in control of input and not rushed to solutions as may be the case in face to face situations. 

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Accessibility, costs, flexibility/convenience, asynchronous availability, learning from and with a large network, being in control of input and not rushed to solutions as may be the case in face to face situations. 

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I like it, it is the future! Theresa Myreene Tobin

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Convenience is the best benefit I have gotten from online learning

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Online Learning makes nets of ideas in my mind, my surroundings           So intriguing - It is knowingly or unknowingly                                   Soft-nets                                        Hard-nets                                     Quasi-nets                                Invisible-nets                              Visible-nets                                         As explained more:                   Please find more here:https://www.lumat.fi/index.php/lumat-b/article/view/306Online                                                      Learning is like living in multiple-nets, click on: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AiOV8RRzphW_gRH9j6GFSs-ORTtu                            “If you want to be smart like Einstein, it’s all about having the proper connections”                       The Brain - The Ultimate Guide (pg.69)                                             What is role of various nets in our learning and creativity?                                                               How does the interface of nets (making connections) influence our lives?

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Online Learning makes nets of ideas in my mind, my surroundings           So intriguing - It is knowingly or unknowingly                                   Soft-nets                                        Hard-nets                                     Quasi-nets                                Invisible-nets                              Visible-nets                                         As explained more:                   Please find more here:https://www.lumat.fi/index.php/lumat-b/article/view/306Online                                                      Learning is like living in multiple-nets, click on: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AiOV8RRzphW_gRH9j6GFSs-ORTtu                            “If you want to be smart like Einstein, it’s all about having the proper connections”                       The Brain - The Ultimate Guide (pg.69)                                             What is role of various nets in our learning and creativity?                                                               How does the interface of nets (making connections) influence our lives?

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Good possibility for furhter education. Life long learning. To get more knowledge in my profession area at the same as you work

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Convenient and diverse are the biggest benefits I see. Being able to learn anywhere and at anytime. Connecting with people from all different backgrounds and sharing different experiences and perspectives.

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Convenient and diverse are the biggest benefits I see. Being able to learn anywhere and at anytime. Connecting with people from all different backgrounds and sharing different experiences and perspectives.

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There are so many benefits to online learning as it encompasses so many areas that busy persons can find time to access and improve their academic qualifications. Ruthlyn.

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*Self-paced
*Learn during convenient times when you have time to actually learn!
*Learning from people you would never otherwise meet outside of online learning
*Greater selection of subjects, topics, classes than traditional classroom format

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Convenient, my own pace ( financially and learning), ability to think through work, Karen 

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Convenient, my own pace ( financially and learning), ability to think through work, Karen 

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1. Great variety of supply
2. Better use of time and money with less travel
3. Positive side effects in tech skills, personal networks
4. Great for rural development

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Flexible
Accessible
Convenient
Improves self discipline
Motivating
I also love the comment of Introvert Friendly - Me :)

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1. location
2. flexible
3. independent
4. responsibility

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1. Gain new skills in a flexible and affordable environment
2. Improve technical skills, especially those related to the online learning environment
3. Communicate with peers from around the world and build a community in the process

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1. Flexible time and location (work from home ... possibly in pyjamas!)
2. Quick pacing - I can complete tasks more quickly because of not sitting through a lecture every day (especially when printed resources are posted as an alternative to video, which I often find frustratingly slow to watch)
3. Easy research - Google is at my fingertips while I'm learning - no need to switch my attention to a different medium when moving between course material and assignments.
4. Opportunities for reflection - When we present our ideas for the class to read, we may sometimes provide a more in-depth and reflective version of our ideas than in face-to-face discussion in a time-limited class.
5. Introvert friendly!

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1. Flexible
2. Accessible
3. Learning something new (and, taking time to learn it)
4. Developing important technology skills (future use)

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For me the most leading benefits are DIVERSITY and CONNECTIVITY opportunities. Learners with various cultural, educational and professional background get together and create a learning community online - Abdullah

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1. self directed learning
2. less expensive
3. ubiquitous learning

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Who Really Benefits from Online Courses?

eLearningInside News-17-Feb-2018

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I can learn when I want to
I don't need to buy expensive resources
I can go back and forth in the material until I understand it
I can work at my own pace

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Benefits of online learning: Flexibility is a huge benefit for me-  I work full-time and have a family.  Being able to participate asynchronously and schedule activity when it is convenient for me is HUGE.

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Benefits of online learning: Flexibility is a huge benefit for me-  I work full-time and have a family.  Being able to participate asynchronously and schedule activity when it is convenient for me is HUGE.

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You can learn whatever you want.
Taking your education into your own hands is empowering,

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Hello- to add a post to the wall, double-click in any open space and a text book like this should open for you.

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Hello- to add a post to the wall, double-click in any open space and a text book like this should open for you.