Over the years online learning has received a bad reputation; for whatever reason people think it’s of lower quality and not worth as much as an education received from a “brick-and-mortar” institution. Well, a recent blog posted on About.com by Jaime Littlefield provides research and statistics that state the contrary.
The research reports mentioned state that students in online learning not only outperform their peers but also show a greater level of commitment to their students. And, it’s no surprise that with the continual growth and interest in online learning that more and more colleges and universities are building it into their curriculum.
To read more about the different studies mentioned check out Jaime’s blog in About.com’s distance learning section.
Do you think online students are more dedicated to their studies? Should all colleges and universities offer online learning in some form (individual courses or entire degree programs)?