My Dad used to say the more things change the more they really stay the same, and that’s certainly true of online education when you get right down to it.

People tend to think that online education and traditional learning are completely different from one another, but that is simply not true. Both modes of learning have quite a bit in common actually.

I think the person who set the five class per semester / four year model to secure a bachelors degree was a glutton for punishment. Four years to get a BA or BS is just not very feasible these days. However, some students have turned to online education to help them stay the four year course.

Many of Today’s online classes come equipped with video lectures from your instructor. Read about my first hand experience and how the online experience enhanced my ability to grasp the subject matter.

Most parents want their children to go to college. Many parents cannot pay their way, especially if there are several children in the family. There was a time when one could work and pay one’s own way, but that day is long past. Attending college is not in the cards for many, and parents are left feeling that they have somehow failed their children.

The average student age in the U.S. has been climbing steadily in recent years. At both Harvard and Notre Dame the average age is now 27. The University of Phoenix, which offers both online and traditional degree programs, has an average student age of 35-37. Thirty-eight percent of all college students are now 25 or older, according to a recent U.S Census Bureau report. So why has the average age been trending upward? There are several factors that have contributed to a more mature scholar.

The lines have clearly been drawn between those who champion traditional learning and those who believe online education is the only way to go. However, the truth may lie somewhere in the middle. In this real world educational romance the Capulet’s and Montague’s can coexist quite swimmingly, if you allow yourself to see the big picture and appreciate what both offer.

In the current financial crisis, the one employment area that hasn’t been affected is health sciences, and it’s predicted to continue. Walden offers online nursing degrees at the bachelor’s and master’s levels and also offers post-master’s certificates should you wish to study beyond your master’s degree.

Many students are reluctant to dip their feet into the online world of education. They believe they won’t learn as much as in a traditional classroom setting. However, the reality is that many learn far more outside of that 48×40 room.
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