Professional Development Discussion Forum

The merits of such study options for online courses

The merits of such study options for online courses

by Alphonse Bikorimana -
Number of replies: 0


1.  facilitating the referencing : every time you are doing courses online, you are free to consult outside sources .

2.  flexibility  : online courses  make you work according to your free time, it helps to program yourself in order to go on with studies . example you can work at night while you are tired at noon .

3. working  comfortably : 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. JOB CONTINUITY : 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.

5.  UNDISTURBED  BY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT : 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.

6. INCREASE  FAMILIARITY WITH ICT TOOLS : Even the most basic online course requires the development of new computer skills, as students learn to navigate different learning management systems 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.