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Earning an online degree may require more discipline

19 March 2010 1,152 views 4 Comments

Students across the country have started turning to online schools to earn online degrees. However, many people warn that earning an online degree many require more discipline and self-motivation.

We have all heard the benefits of online degrees; they help students save money, they are convenient for students with jobs and families, and they often take less time to complete than on-campus degrees. For a lot of people these benefits cannot be rivaled, but if you are thinking about starting an online degree it is important to know that the responsibility will be on you to make time for coursework, set your own deadlines and complete assignments on time.

When you have the flexibility to “go to class in your pajamas” it is much easier to procrastinate because no one is holding you accountable for your attendance. It is important to hold yourself accountable. With an online degree you get out what you put in. You will get the most out of your coursework if you set aside time everyday for classes, homework and projects. Before you register for your first online class ask yourself if you are willing to put in the effort and make the most of your degree.

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4 Responses to “Earning an online degree may require more discipline”

  1. leelehmen says on November 1, 2011 at 3:32 am:

    An article written by Doug valentine, a professor in university of Oklahoma states that technical glitches, attitude of teacher, instructional techniques are some of the problems that compel students to study harder than they otherwise would be doing. Studying online is more an issue of personality traits than applicable equally on all types of students.

  2. Cv making says on May 18, 2011 at 6:02 am:

    Online education is a good option if you are not able to go for regular course and moreover with this platform you can even look after your other responsibilities also besides earning degree.

  3. Paper Writing Service says on December 23, 2010 at 1:48 am:

    The peoples do every thing what they can and it is good that they do take work seriously but I think in this world the discipline is not a thing which gets follow in any and it is why they students are also been effected with it and they does not follow it in there studies.

  4. Dan Soschin says on March 19, 2010 at 8:52 pm:

    It does! Pretty much everyone I encounter says earning their degree online has required more work and motivation than when they attended a classroom-based course.

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