Online Education

Online education has many benefits; one of the biggest ones is that it allows anyone anywhere to get an education. In 1999, Mark Bonner of PricewaterhouseCoopers said, "Online learning will rapidly become one of the most cost-effective ways to educate the world's expanding workforce." Never were words more true. Online education caters to students fresh out of high school pursuing their degree or diploma; as well people who already have a full-time job and who want to either further their current career, or change careers. This type of education is convenient, customized for each individual, and saves students time and money; not to mention it is environmentally friendly too.

The convenience of online education is one of the reasons many students opt to take these courses. They are flexible allowing students to study and learn at their own place. Because students do not need to go to an actual classroom for their class, they are able to learn and study anywhere they are: in the comfort of their own home, in the break room at work, or on a bus. This is especially beneficial for students who have a full-time job which requires them to travel. Online students can also study any time of the day, any day of the week. As long as they have access to the internet, they can submit their homework, participate in discussion boards, and take their tests. Besides the core material, the only thing a student needs to do an online class is discipline.

Many students have varying amounts of discipline to do their work, and online education can, to a degree help teach some discipline. When a student is taking an online class, the guidelines are clear and the schedule is consistent. It is up to the student to do the work and submit it often within specified deadlines. People all have different ways of learning, and usually know what is best for them. The three main types of learning are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic; some individuals may use a combination of these methods. Online education is customized so each individual can use the method of learning that suits them best in order for them to be a more effective student. With the rising increase in the cost of education, many people have to work full-time while pursuing their education, and online education helps many maintain their careers while they study. Some may be studying subjects to enhance their current career, some may be trying to change careers, while others may have a technical diploma and would like a degree in their field. Since online education can be done at the student's pace and at their convenience, many of these students find that their hobbies need not go to the wayside while going to school. For example, a student who enjoys kayaking can still enjoy this during the day and then study at night. Shyness affects many people and online education allows those