Online Learning

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Should online courses be offered in more colleges? Today, there is a growing demand of students who are determined to pursue their education without having to go to school. The critics of online education argue that traditional teaching in classrooms is better than online education. However, online courses should be offered in more colleges. One of the reasons for online courses to be offered in colleges is level of comfort. In this case, students get less intimidated by some students around them in classrooms. Because there are students who smell bad and have rude personality, some students are likely to be uncomfortable around them and lose focus in class discussions. Additionally, students, especially ESL students who have a hard time speaking and writing in English can think longer than usual about what they want to say before saying it to avoid the usage of wrong grammar. Moreover, with online classes, students get more involved in discussions. Those students who are shy, quiet, and hesitant are likely to participate. As a result, they become more open, less shy, and more comfortable in discussions. According to Sara Cordell, a professor of English at the University of Illinois-Springfield, students attend and listen in her online class; furthermore, because students enjoy speaking with each other, and typing to each other, they get to engross actual time with other students as much as with her which fascinates her (Abramson). In brief, the major reason for more online courses to be offered in colleges is the comfort level of students because not all students are comfortable with other students around them in classrooms. In addition to level of comfort, resource savings is another reason for online courses to be in more co... ... middle of paper ... ...colleges. Because of online courses, students save time and money in pursuing their degree. Also, students get to balance school and other commitments in taking online courses. Lastly, because students get more engaged and comfortable in taking online courses, online classes should be offered in more colleges. Works Cited Abramson, Larry. "Online Courses Catch On in U.S. Colleges : NPR." NPR : National Public Radio : News & Analysis, World, US, Music & Arts : NPR. 28 Nov. 2007. Web. 28 Apr. 2011. . "Has the Quality of Online Learning Kept Up With Its Growth?." Chronicle of Higher Education 57.11 (2010): B42-B46. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO.Web. 20 Apr. 2011. Rowh, Mark. "Is On-line Learning Right for You?." Career World 32.6 (2004): 18-20. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO.Web. 24 Apr. 2011.

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