Many college and university administrators are extremely worried that the rising cost of education will have a negative impact on the size of their student bodies.
Post high school trade, career, and technical school personnel are experiencing the same fears, and with good reason.
Conversely, online colleges and universities are seeing large enrollment growth, with no end in sight. Here are some of the reasons.
1. Online education eliminates the need for relocation. Students can live where they are and earn an online degree from a college or university hundreds of miles away.
2. Online degree students can move whenever they wish. If they choose to move, for any reason, it won't slow their degree progress.
3. students enrolled in campus-based programs are required to attend classes at specified times, times which may not always be convenient for busy adults. Students taking online courses can complete their assignments whenever it is convenient for them.
4. With a very few exceptions, students can begin an online degree program during any month of the year. The choice is theirs, not the college or university in which they decide to enroll.
5. Commuting takes time. And, most students enrolled in on-campus degree programs incur significant transportation and parking costs. Not so for online learners.
It is no mystery why online education is flourishing. Traditional colleges simply can not offer adults the same flexibility and convenience that online colleges and universities do. - 16492
Post high school trade, career, and technical school personnel are experiencing the same fears, and with good reason.
Conversely, online colleges and universities are seeing large enrollment growth, with no end in sight. Here are some of the reasons.
1. Online education eliminates the need for relocation. Students can live where they are and earn an online degree from a college or university hundreds of miles away.
2. Online degree students can move whenever they wish. If they choose to move, for any reason, it won't slow their degree progress.
3. students enrolled in campus-based programs are required to attend classes at specified times, times which may not always be convenient for busy adults. Students taking online courses can complete their assignments whenever it is convenient for them.
4. With a very few exceptions, students can begin an online degree program during any month of the year. The choice is theirs, not the college or university in which they decide to enroll.
5. Commuting takes time. And, most students enrolled in on-campus degree programs incur significant transportation and parking costs. Not so for online learners.
It is no mystery why online education is flourishing. Traditional colleges simply can not offer adults the same flexibility and convenience that online colleges and universities do. - 16492
About the Author:
Larry Libassi is an educator and writer. Among his interests are helping adults choose an online college degree program that meets their needs, and encouraging them to earn an online degree.
