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Benefits of online courses

Benefits of online courses

by Josias Rwambikana -
Number of replies: 21

The merits of study options for online courses:

1. You can learn whatever you want.

2. It is comfort.

3. Online courses look great on a resume.

4. Self-paced learning.

5. Lower costs.

In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Jules Nshimyumuremyi -
  1. Online courses are profitable for time management ; you can follow them not leaving your work and not quitting the place where you are
  2. Somehow cheap
  3. Much content

But not forgetting that those courses can provide a less sustainable knowledge due to the ability of the participator.

In reply to Jules Nshimyumuremyi

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Teacher Nahayo -
You can learn whatever you want. 2. It is comfort. 3. Online courses look great on a resume. 4. Self-paced learning. 5. Lower costs. in addition it makes individual to

  become more active and participants actively in the learning process , to  become independent learners and it helps to identify what is important to their own learning  achieve their full potential.


thank you a lot for your attention to my view!!!

In reply to Jules Nshimyumuremyi

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Teacher Nahayo -
You can learn whatever you want. 2. It is comfort. 3. Online courses look great on a resume. 4. Self-paced learning. 5. Lower costs. in addition it makes individual to

  become more active and participants actively in the learning process , to  become independent learners and it helps to identify what is important to their own learning  achieve their full potential.


thank you a lot for your attention to my view!!!

In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Ferdinand Twayigira -

1.Convenience and flexibility: Online courses give students the opportunity to plan their study time around the rest of their day, instead of the other way around. 

2.Lower  costs compared to workshop courses

3.it stimulates independent learning

4.In raise the critical thinking and problem solving skills

5.You have better opportunities to concentrate

In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Methode Urimubenshi -

Time management

Low cost

More researches are done

And so on...

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Re: Benefits of online courses

by Marie Aimee Karekezi -
Lower total costs : Online programs can be a more affordable option than traditional colleges. There is a free massive open online course (MOOCs), the most recent advance in online education. Free online courses such as these can help us fulfill general education requirements at little to no cost. More comfortable learning environment: there are no physical class sessions. Lectures and other materials are electronically sent to the student, who will then read them and complete assignments. We will not have to fight traffic, find parking spaces, and leave work early to go to class, or miss important family time. Flexibility : Online courses give us the opportunity to plan their study time around the rest of our day, instead of the other way around. Career advancement : we can take online courses and even complete entire degrees while working.
In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Josiane Batamuliza -

online courses are more benefit.

  • we get more knowledge about education  
  • we are always researcher and  expend our mind of thinking
  • we travel all over the world being home due to our ICT tools and materials.
In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Josiane Batamuliza -

online courses are more benefit.

  • we get more knowledge about education  
  • we are always researcher and  expend our mind of thinking
  • we travel all over the world being home due to our ICT tools and materials.
In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Josiane Batamuliza -

online courses are more benefit.

  • we get more knowledge about education  
  • we are always researcher and  expend our mind of thinking
  • we travel all over the world being home due to our ICT tools and materials.
In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Josiane Batamuliza -

online courses are more benefit.

  • we get more knowledge about education  
  • we are always researcher and  expend our mind of thinking
  • we travel all over the world being home due to our ICT tools and materials.
In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Monique Uwoyangeneye -

The biggest advantage of an online course is that your classroom and instructor (theoretically) are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Your only excuse for missing class is not getting online! Otherwise, everything is available to you.

You can get announcements, access notes, review assignments, take practice quizzes, discuss questions, chat with fellow students and study any time you want.

Other than certain due dates, you make your own schedule for completing the requirements of the course.

In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Francois Hakizimana -

Below are 10 advantages to online learning.

  1. Variety of programs and courses: From traditional four-year universities to completely online career colleges, higher education today offers a variety of options for students. This means that no matter what students wish to study, from nursing to neuroscience, they can find online the courses or degree programs they need. They can also earn every academic degree online, all the way from a career certificate to a doctorate.
  2. Lower total costs: Online programs can be a more affordable option than traditional colleges. Though not all online degrees have less expensive net tuition prices than traditional colleges (link to OEDB article I wrote about college costs), associated costs are almost always less expensive. For example, there are no commuting costs, and sometimes there is also not any required course materials such as textbooks because those are often available for free online. In addition, many colleges and universities have begun to accept credits earned via free massive open online courses (MOOCs), the most recent advance in online education. Free online courses such as these can help students fulfill general education requirements at little to no cost.
  3. More comfortable learning environment: Commercials that featuring online students studying in the pajamas only skim the surface of one of the primary benefits of online education: there are no physical class sessions. Lectures and other materials are electronically sent to the student, who will then read them and complete assignments. Students will not have to fight traffic, find parking spaces, leave work early to go to class, or miss important family time.
  4. Convenience and flexibility: Online courses give students the opportunity to plan their study time around the rest of their day, instead of the other way around. Students can study and work when they are at their peak energy, whether that’s early morning or late at night. Course material is always accessible online, so there’s no need to schedule special trips to a library either. All of this makes online learning a good option for students who need to balance their work and family commitments.
  5. More interaction and greater ability to concentrate: While there is contradictory evidence about the rate of online student participation versus participation in traditional courses, one thing is certain: online courses offer shy or more reticent students the opportunity to participate in class discussions or chats with more ease than face-to-face class sessions. Some students even report that online courses are easier to concentrate in because they are not distracted by other students and classroom activity.
  6. Career advancement: Students can take online courses and even complete entire degrees while working, while in-between jobs, or while taking time to raise a family. This academic work will explain any discontinuity or gaps in a resume as well. Also, earning a degree can show prospective employers that you are ambitious and want to remain informed and prepared for any new challenges.
  7. Continue in your profession: Even if someone wants to complete a degree program, it doesn’t mean that they want to leave their current job. For most students today, college costs mean that it’s necessary to continue working while in school. The previously mentioned flexibility of online degree programs enable students to keep working while also pursuing academic credentials.
  8. Avoid commuting: During snowstorms and thunderstorms, colleges may cancel classes; if they don’t, you run the risk of getting hurt in dangerous driving conditions. Rather than miss important class sessions, students in online courses can always “attend” by participating on discussion boards or in chat sessions, turn in their work on time, and watch lectures or read materials. Many students also find that the amount they save on fuel costs can be substantial if they don’t have to commute to a physical campus in general, no matter what the weather conditions may be.
  9. Improve your technical skills: Even the most basic online course requires the development of new computer skills, as students learn to navigate different learning management systems (LMS) and programs. The skills students learn to participate in their online courses translate to many professions, including creating and sharing documents, incorporating audio/video materials into your assignments, completing online training sessions, etc.
  10. Transfer credits: For college students who want to attend summer classes, but who live too far from their colleges or have to work summer jobs, taking online classes from an accredited college and transferring the credits to their primary college is a good idea. Students will be able to earn college credit while still enjoying their summer vacation or fulfilling the responsibilities of their seasonal jobs. Similarly, if a college or university is unable to offer enough open sections of a required course, students can take the course online at another college and transfer the credits.

These are just a few of the many advantages of taking online classes. Students in online programs are able to manage their time, learn the materials that are presented, and complete assignments on their own schedules.


In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Francois Hitiyaremye -

Hello, you say that to study online has benefit of low cost. 

According to me , it's not clear because online course depend :

-paying connection.

- Paying facilitator.

So by the depand a lot of capacity. It is inconvenient.

In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Eric Munyaneza -
  1. Online courses  you learn much contents in short time
  2. It saves time
  3. self-pace learning
  4. To be independent learners and develop yourself skills
  5. some how cheap
  6. It helps to make your own research
  7. To be responsible of learning
  8. It increases the skills of using ICT


                       Thank you very much our E-tutors

In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Anastase Nzabirinda -
online studying is much more important for it is done wherever you are by means of ICT tools like computer, smart phone and internet connection. merits of online studying 1.It is done anywhere necessary where internet is accessible in the area. 2.For my view, I can say it is cheaper for it doesn' t require transport and lodging 3.It enables the students to conduct a research and inquire from the others whom they think they can get a help from. 4. Online studying also encourage students to make further research. 5. It enables students to interact and collaborate with their colleagues.
In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Callixte Ngiruwonsanga -

Below are 10 advantages to online learning.

  1. Variety of programs and courses: From traditional four-year universities to completely online career colleges, higher education today offers a variety of options for students. This means that no matter what students wish to study, from nursing to neuroscience, they can find online the courses or degree programs they need. They can also earn every academic degree online, all the way from a career certificate to a doctorate.
  2. Lower total costs: Online programs can be a more affordable option than traditional colleges. Though not all online degrees have less expensive net tuition prices than traditional colleges (link to OEDB article I wrote about college costs), associated costs are almost always less expensive. For example, there are no commuting costs, and sometimes there is also not any required course materials such as textbooks because those are often available for free online. In addition, many colleges and universities have begun to accept credits earned via free massive open online courses (MOOCs), the most recent advance in online education. Free online courses such as these can help students fulfill general education requirements at little to no cost.
  3. More comfortable learning environment: Commercials that featuring online students studying in the pajamas only skim the surface of one of the primary benefits of online education: there are no physical class sessions. Lectures and other materials are electronically sent to the student, who will then read them and complete assignments. Students will not have to fight traffic, find parking spaces, leave work early to go to class, or miss important family time.
  4. Convenience and flexibility: Online courses give students the opportunity to plan their study time around the rest of their day, instead of the other way around. Students can study and work when they are at their peak energy, whether that’s early morning or late at night. Course material is always accessible online, so there’s no need to schedule special trips to a library either. All of this makes online learning a good option for students who need to balance their work and family commitments.
  5. More interaction and greater ability to concentrate: While there is contradictory evidence about the rate of online student participation versus participation in traditional courses, one thing is certain: online courses offer shy or more reticent students the opportunity to participate in class discussions or chats with more ease than face-to-face class sessions. Some students even report that online courses are easier to concentrate in because they are not distracted by other students and classroom activity.
  6. Career advancement: Students can take online courses and even complete entire degrees while working, while in-between jobs, or while taking time to raise a family. This academic work will explain any discontinuity or gaps in a resume as well. Also, earning a degree can show prospective employers that you are ambitious and want to remain informed and prepared for any new challenges.
  7. Continue in your profession: Even if someone wants to complete a degree program, it doesn’t mean that they want to leave their current job. For most students today, college costs mean that it’s necessary to continue working while in school. The previously mentioned flexibility of online degree programs enable students to keep working while also pursuing academic credentials.
  8. Avoid commuting: During snowstorms and thunderstorms, colleges may cancel classes; if they don’t, you run the risk of getting hurt in dangerous driving conditions. Rather than miss important class sessions, students in online courses can always “attend” by participating on discussion boards or in chat sessions, turn in their work on time, and watch lectures or read materials. Many students also find that the amount they save on fuel costs can be substantial if they don’t have to commute to a physical campus in general, no matter what the weather conditions may be.
  9. Improve your technical skills: Even the most basic online course requires the development of new computer skills, as students learn to navigate different learning management systems (LMS) and programs. The skills students learn to participate in their online courses translate to many professions, including creating and sharing documents, incorporating audio/video materials into your assignments, completing online training sessions, etc.
  10. Transfer credits: For college students who want to attend summer classes, but who live too far from their colleges or have to work summer jobs, taking online classes from an accredited college and transferring the credits to their primary college is a good idea. Students will be able to earn college credit while still enjoying their summer vacation or fulfilling the responsibilities of their seasonal jobs. Similarly, if a college or university is unable to offer enough open sections of a required course, students can take the course online at another college and transfer the credits.

These are just a few of the many advantages of taking online classes.


In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Jean Baptiste Mushimiyimana -

Advantages of Online Learning

1. You can learn whatever you want!

2. Lower costs.

3. Self-paced learning.

4. Online courses look great on a resume.

5. Comfort.


In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Jean Theoneste NZABIRINDA -
1. Easy access to much content 2. It doesn't require to much time to read online content 3. Very interactive through social media 4. Not too costly 5. Not boring
In reply to Josias Rwambikana

Re: Benefits of online courses

by Jean de Dieu Munyaneza -

as my colleagues said, there are many benefits of online courses, according to me i can say:

 

·         Gaining knowledge about a particular subject or topic;

·         Gaining knowledge about pedagogy;

·         Improving employment opportunities;

·         Improving technology skills;

·         Networking with like-minded individuals.