Pros and Cons of Online Education for the World Citizen
By: David W. Morris - Posted 02-11-2007
Summarized by
Suhail Naaman

Introduction:
We all know what is online learning. So many people prefer online learning especially for career development or to continue with their studies. Online education is a perfect and appropriate way of being educated specially for independent learners. Online education is an inappropriate way of studying for dependent students.

Pros of Online Education:
1- Cheaper: It is more affordable than class based courses.
2- More Convenient: You are not limited with a specified time.
3- Flexibility: You decide when to complete your assignments and readings.
4- Technology: You should have a computer and internet access, and you can work from any place.
5- Availability: Different reputable programs.
6- Accessibility: You can work from any accessible place.
7- Self-Directed: You control your learning environment.
8- Time Spent in Classroom: You can take any subject any time without being committed to any specific time in a classroom
9- High Quality Dialog:
10- Student Centered:
11- Level Playing Field:
12- Synergy:
13- Access to resources:
14- Creative Teaching:

Cons of Online Education:
1- The Technology: Should Be Accessible
2- The Institution: Need for qualified instructors
3- The Facilitator: Lack of essential online qualities
4- Perceptions/Reputation
5- No Instructor Face time
6- Little Support
7- Lacking Social Interaction
8- No Campus Atmosphere
9- Academic Honesty of online students

From the above we find that online courses more convenient especially for people who have jobs.