Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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advanced technology, schooling has become more accessible in the present. Some schools are providing online classes to
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, which is a positive development because it is
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and is more successful than
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classroom based
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way of teaching. There are several reasons why studying at home is inexpensive.
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do not need to travel to and from school
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. The money that
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meant for transport can be spent
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other expenses that are more important
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food, and clothing.
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, teachers will not be needed because most of the studying can be done at home.
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, the less instructor in the building means the
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people to pay for.
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will cut the cost of
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budget.
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, online classes see more success rates than
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classroom-based teaching because of the convenience it offers. Most people that are working part-time jobs while studying find it difficult to balance study and work. So with the help of technology,
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their duties in school
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their spare time or whenever they have the time to accomplish assignments.
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why the role of online teaching is more inferior
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the traditional way of learning. In conclusion, with the help of
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and the convenience it offers,
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are becoming more successful in balancing their work and study life. Resulting
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increasing student success rates.

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