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Introduction to Online Learning
Welcome to the world of online learning! You are joining
the more than 5.8 million students in the United States that
take classes online every semester. Online classes today
are engaging and use all types of technology to connect
you to your teachers and fellow students, as well as to the
course material and services you need to succeed in
college.
Online learning may not be
for everybody. It requires the
ability to set a schedule and
be disciplined about following
deadlines. Younger students
sometimes miss the social
interaction that occurs in a
traditional university, with its
dormitories and campus activities.
However, there are many benefits
afforded to students that take
online classes. It enables students to work
and still attend school. It allows students to
schedule study time around family and work obligations.
For students that live in remote areas, it ensures obtaining
a degree from an accredited school located anywhere
in the United States (or the world!), which saves time and
money on commuting.
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