Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?

Technology has come a long way, from
desktops used
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desktops, used
solely in offices to laptops utilised universally. The internet, of course, is home to a plethora of information and universities are availing themselves to
this
tool. It is
,
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now, no longer a requirement to travel half way across the world to earn a better education. Students can learn from the comfort of their own homes as long as they have access to the internet. So, are there really any ramifications of universities offering
such
an option. Opponents of
this
development, would argue that universities are merely providing
such
courses to obtain an additional stream of income.
That is
to say, online courses aren't very effective and they are a scam. It is well known that you do not receive the exact same education you would, had you been physically present at
college
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the college
as the study materials provided online
are
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is
insufficient.
Moreover
, clearing any concerns one might have is rather
challenging and engaging in
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challenging and engaging
group activities ceases to exist.
On the other hand
, advocates of online courses consider it a blessing for numerous reasons. One of it
being
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is
the cost. Learning a course online is much cheaper than having to travel abroad and pay for accommodation
in addition
to the astronomical tuition fees.
This
facility
also
allows students from all walks of life to have a chance at higher education. If an individual has a machine and a wifi connection, there is nothing getting in the way of expanding
ones
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one's
horizons.
Furthermore
, the prospect of working whilst studying is very much possible. Since lessons can be learnt at
ones
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one's
own time and a strict schedule need not be adhered to, getting valuable experience from the real world is feasible as well. In conclusion, having carefully weighted the pros against the cons, I believe that universities offering
this
option
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are
generous of them. While there maybe be
short comings
a failing or deficiency
shortcomings
of self-studying the cost and time management
of
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by
taking up online courses defeats them by a landslide.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Distance learning
  • Flexible schedule
  • Virtual classroom
  • Digital resources
  • E-learning platforms
  • Asynchronous learning
  • Synchronous learning
  • Cost-effective
  • Self-paced study
  • Technical difficulties
  • Blended learning
  • Online modules
  • Remote access
  • Student engagement
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