For the students and working professionals in the digital age, many educational and training courses have moved online. According to College (Un)Bound, the number of students enrolled in at least one online course grew from 1.6 million in 2002 to 6.1 million in 2010.
Unfortunately, there are many online courses that lack quality content, proper pacing and effective layouts. It is important to find the right online education courses that keep faculty, instructional staff and students invested and engaged.
While some are skeptical of the new online learning wave, there are many reasons to consider online courses versus in-person classes. The following is a list of five benefits to online learning, and how it produces relevant and useful educational experiences for students and professionals.
Lower Price
Online programs are often a much more affordable option than traditional education. Fees are often reduced for online programs because their operating expenses are not as high. Although costs vary from school to school, online students generally spend less than those attending face-to-face classes.This is largely because there are no commuting costs, a wider array of budget-friendly food options, and for online students, supplemental learning materials are often free. See a breakdown below of online versus face-to-face course expenses at Eastern Kentucky University.
Personalized Courses
Online courses can draw from the technological power of articificial intelligence to create a more personalized, student-centric online experience. Online learning can be driven by the student’s interests, and conducted at a pace that best suits them. Since the online classroom removes barriers of space and time, more time and attention can be devoted to the individual student. Online teachers operate in a data-rich environment where they can see exactly how long students spend on reviewing an activity before test-taking for example. This type of information can guide them in choosing how best to help each individual student to succeed.
Convenience
Online courses provide employees with the opportunity to plan study time around the rest of their day. This allows them to accomplish both work and their studies when it is most convenient for them. Course materials are always accessible online, making it possible to study from anywhere. With online courses, employees are able to balance work and family commitments with their education.
Career Advancement
Employees can take online courses and even complete entire degrees while working. This helps employees gain more qualifications and a wider skillset, which allows for more opportunities for career advancement. Higher educated employees also help set a company up for more success. They are better suited to remain informed and prepared for new challenges.
Avoid Commuting
Commuting takes up a significant amount of time that could be spent doing more productive activities. By opting for online courses, employees can avoid running late or canceling classes due to traffic or weather. Zero commute to class also means employees can have substantial savings on fuel costs.
When appropriately designed, online courses can offer employees a convenient and cost-effective way to acquire new skills and achieve career advancement. Tapping into this relatively new pedagogy can not only improve the quality of your employees work life, but will also help to position your company for success.
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