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

#universities #offer #courses #internet #people #study #development
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Education is the tool for
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 of one's professional skills that help
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 to advance their careers. To make learning more accessible and bring in
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 from all parts of the world, universities are offering their courses online. In my opinion,
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 there are some drawbacks
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 online learning, it is largely a positive development. On one hand, proponents of online studies say that online studies open opportunities for
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 who
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 the opponents of online education claim that being there physically in the room interacting with fellow
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 and teachers is what provides
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 learning experience that online learning simply can't replace. Both sides of
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. Online learning makes it accessible to anyone in the world to study a subject without having to travel the distance, find accommodation and other related high fee incurring arrangements.
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, being in the classroom with fellow
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 and teachers does provide
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 atmosphere
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students
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 absorb more through communication that goes on in that environment. In my opinion, it's best to have some online
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 as well as
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in person
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classes
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 to benefit from the advantages of both sides of the argument. In
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way
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 the fee is not going to be as high, and sometimes there are some
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 that can not be offered online
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 dealing with chemicals or special machines. To conclude, despite the opposing ideas it is good to make education accessible by offering online
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 incorporating it with
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in person
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To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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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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