Online Education - Advantages and Disadvantages

Many people today have been relying on online degrees as a cheaper and less complicating method to earning a legal degree through a qualified university. Yes there are certain advantages, yet there are just as many disadvantages towards the idea of earning an online degree; they are:

Advantages:

1. Online degrees are accessible anywhere in the world, as long as there's a computer with a decent connection to the internet.
2. Like a university, the student applying online has just as many (or more) courses to chose from.
   
3. Rather than limiting oneself to the students present in the class, the student online is able to communicate with students across the globe.
4. A major factor concerning most of the present day parents, is the amount of money required to get their children a decent education. Thus, online education is seen to be a more feasible option.
   
5. Online education allows the student to be more flexible when it comes to attending seminars, giving in assignments, and exams. It allows the student to work at his/her leisure.
   
6. Documents, transcripts, live discussions and training materials are available online, or mailed to the individual. Instructors are also available at convenient times and respond quickly through email.
   

now for the disadvantages:

Disadvantages

1. One of the main purposes for having a good education is to follow get a good job afterwards. When it comes to employment not all work industries acknowledge online degrees.
2. Due to interaction through email or text chatting, individuals may not have a chance to enhance their oral communication skills.
3. Many online degrees are not valid or accredited.
4. Not all courses are available online.

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